KJC Academy

South Korea

Job Opening: Native English Teacher at KJC Hagwon (Gimhae, Korea) "Hi everyone, I’ll be finishing my contract in February and returning to Canada, which means there will be an open teaching position at my school. I’ve listed some of the job details below. If you’re interested and think it might be a good fit, please send me a message and I’d be happy to share more information." About the Position KJC Hagwon, located in Gimhae, Korea, is looking for a new native English teacher to join our team. We currently have 8 teachers in total (including 1 native teacher). This is a great opportunity for teachers who enjoy working with elementary and middle school students in a supportive and professional environment. Job Details Contract Start: February 2026 (after current teacher finishes in February) Teaching Hours: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Workload: 20 classes per week (you see each class once a week) Class Length: 45–50 minutes, speaking-focused lessons Age Range: Elementary – Middle school Prep Time: Daily and weekly prep time provided Curriculum: Books and materials provided (you may assign homework if needed). Salary & Benefits Salary: 2.4 million KRW (no prior experience with children) 2.5 million KRW (with experience teaching children) 2.6 million KRW (upon contract renewal for experienced teachers) Vacation: 14 paid vacation days (includes 6 school vacation days + Labor Day) Sick Leave: 3 paid sick days (with a doctor’s note) Housing: Clean and comfortable housing provided Airfare: One-way economy class ticket provided (lowest weekday fare). If the teacher upgrades to business class, the additional cost is the teacher’s responsibility. Orientation: 1 day of orientation before starting classes (unpaid). Requirements Native English speaker from the U.S., Canada, or U.K. Bachelor’s degree (4-year college) Apostilled degree Apostilled criminal background check (required before interview) 8 passport photos. Prefer applicants already in Korea or with documents ready. Hiring Preference Teachers already in Korea are highly preferred. However, we are open to hiring from overseas (flight reimbursement included). How to Apply If you are interested and think this position could be a good fit, please send me a direct message (PM) and we can discuss more details. Job Type: Contract Contract length: 1 month