Full Time Elementary English Teacher Seoul

Private Elementary School in Seoul is seeking a full-time English teacher to join its team. The position is directly hired by Seoul Sahmyook Elementary School, located in Hoegi, Dongdaemun.

Job Details

• Contract Period: August 14th, 2026, to August 13th, 2027 (must attend a 3-day orientation in August)
• Working Hours: Monday-Thursday (8:00 am-4:30 pm) / Friday (8:00 am-3:00 pm)
• Contract: Up to 24 teaching hours per week (40 minutes per class)
• Students: Grades 1-6
• Class Size: 8-15 students per class

Benefits

• Starting salary: 2,300,000-2,500,000 won, depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical insurance (as per Korean law)
• Severance pay (equivalent to one month's salary) upon completion of a one-year contract
• Almost 6 weeks of paid vacation
• 500,000 won allotted for rent from the commencement date of the contract until February 28, 2027
• Beginning March 1, 2027, the employer will pay a monthly housing allowance of KRW 600,000 on the last day of each month, in accordance with the regulations for the 2027 academic year
• Your own classroom is provided

Requirements

• Native English speaker
• 4-year bachelor's degree
• Must currently have an E-2 visa, F visa, or D-10 visa (visa fees are not paid by the school)
• Teaching experience
• Candidates must currently live in Korea

Application Process

Please apply using the form below.

• Resume and cover letter
• Copy of ARC
• Copy of any certificates or qualifications (original or notarized copy)
• Copy of the first page of the passport
• Letter of release for those who are currently employed
• Career certificate

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be asked to do a demo lesson and an interview. If you are not living in Korea and will not be able to do either a demo lesson or an interview in person, please do not apply.