ESL Teachers for YBM PINE Division Seoul

Direct Hire - Top Pay - Top Reliability - YBM PINE Division

At least 3.6 million won in prime Central Seoul with Korea's largest and most reliable ESL employer, founded in 1961. YBM PINE Division operates 20 fully owned schools in areas such as Apgujeong, Seocho, and Jamsil, with starts from July to September 2026.

Working hours are very compact: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with less than 22 teaching hours per week.

All YBM PINE Division schools are 100% owned and operated by YBM Corporation. The contract is fully guaranteed.

Key Points & Benefits

• Korea's most reputable education organization with a long history of paying on time and honoring contracts.
• Teaching load: 19 to 22 actual teaching hours per week, which is less than most similar programs.
• Non-teaching work can be completed within school hours.
• No franchise schools.
• Complies with Korean Labor Standards Regulations.
• Up to 50% off YBM Korean Language Lessons for YBM employees.
• Provided lunch and snacks at no additional cost, or you may choose your lunch option.
• No extra work or random pop-up functions outside working hours.
• Extended session breaks in 2026, giving teachers more personal and vacation time than similar schools.
• Summer Session Break: August 8 - 17, 2026, for 10 consecutive days off.
• Winter Session Break: December 23, 2026 until January 3, 2027, for 12 consecutive days off including Christmas Eve.

School Working Hours

• YBM GATE school: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• YBM PSA/Appletree school: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Positions and Salary

• Jamsil cGATE Aug/Sept 2026 Start: A lively area with Lotte World amusement park, Lotte Tower and Mall, Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Seokchon Lake, large parks along the Han River, and bicycle and walking trails throughout the district. At least 3.60 million won and up in total, or at least 3.00 million won and up with provided housing.
• Apgujeong cGATE July - Sept 2026 Start: Two unique and rare special subject positions such as Musical/Drama or Discovery/Science. Located in trendy, upscale, centrally located Gangnam with high-end shopping, stylish cafes, Han River Park, and easy access to Garosu-gil. At least 3.4 million won and up, or at least 2.80 million won and up with provided housing.
• Gaepo PSA Sept 2026: A calm and modern neighborhood with spacious parks like Yangjae Citizen's Forest, newer residential complexes, and convenient access to central Gangnam. At least 3.3 million won and up, or at least 2.7 million won and up with provided housing.
• Seocho PSA Aug/Sept 2026 Start: One of our most popular non-homeroom teacher positions called Special Subject Creativity and Discovery. Located within walking distance of Gangnam Station, Yangjae Station, and Nambu Station. A highly desirable area of southern Seoul known for safe residential neighborhoods, the Seoul Arts Center, convenient subway access, and close proximity to Gangnam's shopping, dining, and entertainment districts. At least 3.3 million won and up, or at least 2.70 million won and up with provided housing.
• Apgujeong Appletree July/August 2026 Start: Very compact teaching load with no homeroom teacher duties, just 6 to 8 thirty-minute classes per day. Located in the popular and trendy Apgujeong district of Gangnam with high-end shopping, stylish cafes, Han River Park, and easy access to Garosu-gil, right next to Apgujeong Station Exit 2. At least 3.20 million won and up, or at least 2.60 million won and up with provided housing.

Qualifications for YBM PINE positions

• Teaching experience in Korea at ESL academies or comparable positions.
• Applicants not in Korea, or without one of the following visas: E2, D10, or F-series, will need to provide a background check with apostille, degree with apostille, and passport page.
• Native English speakers only, holding citizenship from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa, 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.

Application Process

Applicants will receive detailed information about all YBM PINE Division schools after a phone call with the YBM Head Office. They will also learn an approximate salary for their level of qualification, depending on the position they are seeking, during this call.

Visit http://global.ybm.co.kr/index.html to learn more about the corporation that manages YBM PINE Division, which fully owns and operates YBM GATE, YBM PSA, and YBM AppleTree in Seoul, Busan, and Bundang.

Please apply using the form below.

Please indicate your specific available date to begin a new contract, attach an updated resume in Word or PDF format, your current visa type, ARC expiration date, and a digital picture of yourself. Please indicate the specific YBM PINE Division school or schools you are most interested in targeting.