AP Non Fiction Teacher Seoul
Twinkle Mapo
About this position
Direct Hire Twinkle Mapo is looking for a non-fiction teacher for its AP ACADEMY branch in the Mapo area near Seodaemun Station, in central Seoul. Twinkle has sister branches in Daechi, Bundang, Mokdong, and Songdo. The school is surrounded by museums, galleries, palaces, consulates, universities, restaurants, and cafes, and is only a two-minute walk from the train station.
Twinkle AP offers a unique curriculum that targets the top 1% of Korean elementary students. The program is designed to foster critical thinking and stimulate creativity through fiction and non-fiction classes. Subjects include science, history, debate, creative writing, and essay writing. The school is also planning classes in management science and artificial intelligence. Twinkle hosts various events throughout the year, including an Annual Science Fair. Its mission is to educate Korea’s future leaders and inspire them to change the world. Twinkle students are self-motivated and communicate like native speakers.
Position
- Looking for: 2 new teachers (preference for those already in Korea and with teaching experience)
- Location: Jung-gu, Seoul (중구, 서울)
- Starting date: April or June
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 40 hours weekly
- 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm: Prep time
- 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Class 1
- 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm: Break
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Class 2
- Class size: Up to 10 students
Payment
- 1st year: 3.4 million KRW per month, including housing allowance
- Breakdown: 2.7 million salary and 700,000 housing allowance
- 2nd year: 3.6 million KRW per month, including housing allowance
- Breakdown: 2.9 million salary and 700,000 housing allowance
Vacation Policy
- 1st year: 11 vacation days plus all national holidays
- 2nd year: 15 vacation days plus all national holidays
- Note: 1 to 3 leave days are allocated, usually during August and December
Requirements
- Native English speaker from Canada, America, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Ireland
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university (a major in social sciences, business, education, literature, or the humanities is preferred)
- A clean national background and drug check
Benefits
- Private officetel
- National Health Insurance
- Pension
- Severance at the end of the contract
- One-way flight reimbursed upon contract completion
- Your own dedicated classroom
What We’re Looking For in Teachers
- Motivated self-starters who are passionate about learning new things
- Interest in history, science, debate, literature, writing, and fields such as economics, business, and psychology
- Strong academic performance and a record of extracurricular activities
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working with students and children
- Willingness to communicate with parents regularly
- Teachers who are genuinely interested in pursuing a career in education and staying in Korea for more than 2 years
About Us
Our website: www.twinkleap.com
Twinkle AP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twinklemapo
Twinkle’s Interactive Platform: https://www.twin-kle.com/
Teachers at Twinkle: https://www.twinklemapo.com/our-team
How to Apply
Please apply using the form below.