Elementary AP Academy Teacher

[Direct Hire] Twinkle Mapo is a Twinkle branch located in the Mapo area near Seodaemun Station, an active business district in the heart of central Seoul. Twinkle has sister branches in Daechi, Bundang, Mokdong, and Songdo. We are surrounded by museums, galleries, palaces, consulates, universities, restaurants, and cafes, and we are only a two-minute walk from the train station.

Twinkle AP offers a unique curriculum that targets the top 1% of Korean elementary students. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and stimulate creativity through both fiction and non-fiction classes. Some of the subjects we teach are science, history, debate, creative writing, and essay writing. We are also planning to have classes for management science and artificial intelligence. Twinkle hosts various events each year, such as our Annual Science Fair. Our 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

We are looking for 2 new teachers, with preference for those already in Korea and with teaching experience.

• Location: Jung-gu, Seoul (중구, 서울)
• Starting Date: April, June
• Schedule: Elementary – Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm–9:00 pm, 40 hours weekly
• 1:00 pm–2:30 pm: Prep time
• 2:30 pm–5:30 pm: Class 1
• 5:30 pm–6:00 pm: Break
• 6:00 pm–9:00 pm: Class 2
• Class Size: 10 students max

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
• Breakdown: 2.9 million salary and 700,000 housing allowance

Vacation Policy

• 1st Year: 11 vacation days + all national holidays
• 2nd Year: 15 vacation days + all national holidays
• Note: 1–3 leave days are allocated, usually during August and December.

Requirements

• Native English speaker from Canada, America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Ireland
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university (social sciences, business, education, literature, and humanities majors 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 reimbursement upon contract completion
• Your own dedicated classroom

What We Are Looking For in Teachers

• Motivated self-starters who are passionate about learning new things
• Interest in history, science, debate, literature, writing, and other 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 2+ years

Learn More 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.