ESL Homeroom Teacher in Busan

Direct hire opportunity in Beach City Busan with at least 3.3 million won and the potential to earn more. YBM PINE Division is Korea’s largest and most reliable ESL employer, founded in 1961.

Key Points and Benefits

• Korea’s most reputable education base organization, with a long history of paying on time and honoring contracts.
• All YBM PINE Division schools are 100% owned and operated by YBM Corporation.
• The contract is fully guaranteed.
• Very compact working hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with less than 20 teaching hours per week.
• Teaching load: between 19 and 22 actual teaching hours per week, which is less than most similar programs.
• Non-teaching related work can be completed within school working hours.
• No franchise schools.
• Complies with Korean Labor Standards Regulations.
• Up to 50% off YBM Korean language lessons for employees.
• Lunch and snacks are provided at no additional cost, or you may choose your lunch option.
• You will not be required to do any extra work or attend random pop-up functions outside working hours.
• Extended session breaks in 2026, providing teachers with more personal and vacation time than similar schools.
• Summer session break: Aug 8 - 17, 2026 - 10 consecutive days off.
• Winter session break: December 23, 2026 until January 3, 2027 - 12 consecutive days off, including Christmas Eve.

Position Details

• Busan PSA End of October.
• Homeroom position located near Centum City subway station.
• It is not too far from the popular Kyungsung University/PNU district, as well as Haeundae and Gwangalli Beach.
• Centum City is home to the largest department store in the world, offering the chance to work and live by the beach while exploring and experiencing the unique charm of Busan.
• Salary: at least 3.3 million won and up, or at least 2.7 million won and up with provided housing.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Korea at ESL academies or comparable positions.
• Native English speakers only, holding citizenship from the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
• Applicants in Korea with E2, D10, or F-series visa status, or documents for E2 visa sponsorship.
• F-series visa applicants must have documents for registration with the Korean Education Office.
• Applicants not in Korea or without one of the required visas will need to provide pictures of the following items: background check with apostille, degree with apostille, and passport page.

Application Process

• Applicants will receive detailed information about all YBM PINE Division schools after a phone call with the YBM Head Office.
• Applicants will be able to learn an approximate salary for their level of qualification depending on the YBM position they are seeking during this phone call.
• Teachers interested in joining the YBM PINE Division can visit https://www.ybmpine.com to learn more about the educational philosophy, teaching environments, and school programs, including Appletree, PSA, GATE, C-GATE, and KISA.
• Please apply using the form below.