GATE Homeroom Teacher Hannam Itaewon
About this position
All YBM PINE Division schools are 100% owned and operated by YBM Corporation, and the contract is fully guaranteed.
Key Points & Benefits
- Korea’s 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 the school’s working hours listed below.
- No franchise schools.
- Complies with Korean Labor Standards Regulations.
- Up to 50% off YBM Korean language lessons for YBM employees.
- Lunch and snacks are provided at no additional cost, or you may choose your lunch option.
- No extra work or random pop-up functions outside of working hours.
- Extended session breaks in 2026:
- Winter Session Break: December 23, 2026 until January 3, 2027 — 12 consecutive days off, including Christmas Eve.
- Summer Session Break: TBD Aug 7 - 16, 2027 — 10 consecutive days off.
Working Hours
YBM GATE school working hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Hannam GATE site is within a 5-minute walk of Hangangjin and Itaewon subway stations. It is an international and stylish neighborhood near UN Village, with boutique cafes, river views, and a strong global community feel.
Salary
GATE Homeroom positions pay 2.90 million won and up, plus housing for applicants who meet the qualifications. Alternatively, you may choose the non-housing stipend option and receive 600,000 won on top of the monthly salary listed above, for a total of 3.4 million won per month and up.
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/F-series) will need to submit pictures of the following items: background check with apostille, degree with apostille, and passport page.
- Native English speakers only, with citizenship from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, with E2/D10/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.
- Applicants will also learn an approximate salary for their level of qualification during this call, depending on the YBM position they are seeking.
- 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.
- Please submit all requested documents and photos listed.
- Please indicate which school you are interested in in your introduction.