Elementary English Teacher in Seoul

Full-time native English teaching position at a private elementary school in downtown Seoul. Employment period: the second semester of the 2026 school year.

Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, June 26, 2026

School Name: Kyonggi Elementary School

Location: Near Line 5 (purple line), Seodaemun St. (10, Kyonggidae-ro 9-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul)

Eligibility

• A citizen of a country where English is the primary language, and meet one of the following: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, or South Africa
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certificate (minimum 100 hours)
• Bachelor's degree with majors related to English teaching (Education, English Literature, English Language, Linguistics, TESOL, Second Language Studies, or other teaching-related majors)
• Valid Elementary, Middle, or Secondary School Teacher’s License/Certificate

Working Conditions

• Contract period: From August 10, 2026, to February 28, 2027
• Salary: 2,990,130 KRW monthly
• Gross salary, including the employee's contribution to the four major social insurance programs
• Four major social insurance programs provided
• E-2 visa sponsorship available
• Accommodation and housing allowance are not provided
• Regular salary is paid during winter vacation (January 11, 2027 - February 28, 2027)
• Working hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• 28 lessons per week, including after-school classes
• Class size and class hour: Maximum 10 students per class, 40 minutes each
• Vacation: January 11, 2027 – February 28, 2027 + National Holidays
• Remote work-from-home duties during the vacation period will include curriculum research and material preparation
• Attendance is required at any school event, meeting days, or preparation days for the new school year

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver English lessons to 1st-, 2nd-, and 5th-grade elementary students
• Prepare teaching materials and resources
• Prepare and administer tests and examination papers
• Monitor student progress, maintain performance records, and provide feedback
• Attend and contribute to teaching staff meetings
• Support and participate in special school events related to English education

All of the above conditions are subject to change upon agreement between the employer and employee.

Application

• Required documents: Resume/CV, cover letter
• Upon hiring, the following documents will be required: copy of diploma; copy of passport and Alien Registration Card (ARC); copy of academic transcript; copy of employment/career certificate (if applicable); copy of a valid teaching license or TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certificate (if applicable)
• Selected applicants will be notified on June 29, 2026
• Please apply using the form below.

Application Procedure

• Step 1: Application review - A limited number of applicants will receive an invitation for an interview on June 29, 2026
• Step 2: Interview and demo lesson - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• For teachers who are currently employed, the interview/evaluation may be scheduled on July 2 (Thu) or Friday in July upon prior arrangement
• Time: 3:30 pm onward
• The school will contact prospective candidates to schedule an interview and a demo lesson
• 10-minute demo lesson: Target students are 5th-grade students; English proficiency is mixed level; the lesson topic will be provided by e-mail to selected applicants, and a lesson plan should be prepared to go with the lesson
• Final announcement of accepted candidates will be made individually
• Final selection is based on Written Review (50 pts.) / Interview & Demo Lesson (50 pts.)

For inquiries, please contact Helen Lee, English Department Coordinator. Please apply using the form below.

June 5, 2026
Principal of Kyonggi Elementary School