Fewer teaching jobs in Korea if over 35
It's obvious from the many ESL Job ads that fewer schools are willing to offer teaching contracts as we get older. It's no surprise that
schools do prefer younger teachers over their older counterparts.
EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a government sponsored organisation that overseas English teachers in government schools throughout South Korea. Having such an organisation is great for setting standards and protecting both school and teacher. But one can also be disappointed when EPIC recently dropped the maximum teaching age from 45 to 35 years old.
Why is it fine for heads of governments and prime ministers to be 70+, yet in Korea, a 40 year old teacher is classified as being past their expiry date?
Food for thought.