Native German Teacher at Public High School

Seongnam Foreign Language High School is seeking an experienced native German teacher to teach speaking and writing classes to highly motivated students.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing students' German language production skills, particularly speaking and writing. Students' German proficiency levels range from A1 to B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Speaking and writing performance assessments are an important part of the school's curriculum.

Our students are academically talented, kind, and diligent. The school also offers a warm, friendly, and collaborative working environment.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Native German Teacher (Public School)
• School Name: Seongnam Foreign Language High School
• Job Location: Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Contract Period: March 1, 2027 ~ February 29, 2028

Responsibilities

• Teach students of various German proficiency levels using communicative language teaching methods.
• Design, administer, and grade German speaking and writing performance assessments.
• Proofread and review German midterm and final examination papers.
• Prepare students for university admission interviews.
• Judge German-related school competitions and advise students on club activities.

Working Conditions

• Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (5 days per week, 8 hours per day)
• Teaching Hours: 18-20 hours per week (up to 22 hours if necessary)
• Salary: KRW 2.1-2.6 million per month, depending on experience and qualifications
• Paid Vacation: 26 days per year
• Sick Leave: 11 days per year
• Housing Support: School-provided accommodation or a monthly housing allowance of KRW 500,000
• Contract Renewal: Renewable annually, subject to performance evaluation

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold an E-2 visa or meet the eligibility requirements for obtaining an E-2 visa (Foreign Language Instructor visa).
• Have previous experience teaching German.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• Have teaching experience in public schools, preferably at the high school level.
• Hold a master's degree in German, Education, German as a Foreign Language (DaF), or a related field (applicants with degrees in humanities-related fields may also be considered).
• Hold a recognized teaching license.
• Plan to reside in South Korea long-term and are willing to work at the school for an extended period.
• Are currently residing in South Korea.
• Do not require housing support from the school (preferred, but not required).

Recruitment Process and Application Procedure

The school plans to conduct in-person interviews as soon as possible. Interested applicants are encouraged to review this announcement carefully and submit their applications promptly.

1. First Round: Document Screening
   • Please apply using the form below.
   • Required Application Materials:
     • Curriculum Vitae (CV) - free format
     • Demo lesson video (approximately 20 minutes)
     • Samples of written work corrected and annotated by the applicant (demonstrating writing feedback skills)
2. Second Round: Interview
   • Interview Period: November-December 2026 (subject to change)
   • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
3. Final Selection
   • Notification of Successful Candidates: December 2026
   • Successful candidates will be notified individually.

Documents Required from the Final Successful Candidate

The final successful candidate will be required to submit the following documents. Applicants are advised to prepare these documents in advance.

• Application form with a photograph (school-provided form)
• Copy of passport
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal statement (school-provided form)
• Official academic transcript (sealed)
• Copy of degree certificate or diploma
• Teaching license or DaF certificate
• Two letters of recommendation
• Self-Health Assessment Report (school-provided form)
• Signed Notice to Applicants (school-provided form)

Additional Information

• Submitted application documents will not be returned, and details of the screening and evaluation process will not be disclosed.
• The school reserves the right to revoke an offer of employment or terminate the employment contract if an applicant is found to be disqualified based on the results of a criminal background check, medical examination, or other relevant screening procedures, or if any information or documents submitted are found to be false or inaccurate.

School Website: https://snfl-h.goesn.kr