Elementary ESL Teacher - Busan
🏫 Twinkle English Academy
📍Busan, South Korea
💰 Up To 3,400,000 KRW per month
Full-TimePrivate SchoolEnglish / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
Elementary ESL Teacher - Busan Haeundae
Twinkle English Academy in Busan, South Korea, is seeking a passionate and creative Elementary ESL Teacher for our Haeundae campus. This full-time position is ideal for educators who love literature and wish to inspire young learners to become confident readers and writers.
Location:
Haeundae is a vibrant coastal district in Busan, known for its beautiful beach, cafes, restaurants, and lively expat community. It offers a balanced lifestyle with easy access to public transport, mountains, and the ocean. Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, provides all the conveniences of a big city with a more relaxed pace than Seoul.
Position Overview:
As an Elementary ESL Teacher, you will teach students in Grades 1–6 using Twinkle's literature-based curriculum. The role involves planning engaging lessons focused on reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking. Teachers are encouraged to bring stories to life and guide students in creative and analytical writing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach ESL classes to elementary students (Grades 1–6) using the academy's curriculum.
- Plan lessons that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking.
- Use novels and stories to engage students in literature.
- Provide constructive feedback on student writing.
- Maintain a positive and encouraging learning environment.
- Communicate with colleagues and management.
- Complete administrative tasks such as grading and writing student progress reports.
Teaching Schedule:
- Elementary Schedule: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visa & Work Permit:
Candidates typically require an E-2 visa, which includes:
- Citizenship from the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- A clean national criminal background check with apostille or notarization.
- A health check in Korea after arrival.
About Twinkle English Academy:
Twinkle English Academy emphasizes advanced reading and writing skills through high-interest books and projects. The academy provides a supportive environment with approachable management and structured training.
Benefits:
- Salary: Approximately 2.7 million KRW per month with housing or 3.4 million KRW per month without housing.
- Single housing provided for those opting for housing.
- National medical insurance and pension enrollment.
- Severance pay upon completion of a one-year contract.
- Opportunities for contract renewal and growth.
Application Process:
To apply, email your application with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to scott.m.twinkle@gmail.com.
Requirements:
- Citizenship from eligible countries for E-2 visa sponsorship.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- A clean criminal background check.
- Strong interest in literature, reading, and writing.
- Solid classroom management skills.
- TEFL/TESOL or teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.
Explore Twinkle Online:
- Website: https://twinkleteachers.wixsite.com/blog
👉 Apply Here: scott.m.twinkle@gmail.com
Please mention that you found the job on Teast for the school's reference.
📌 You need to be from one of the following counties to teach English in South Korea: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. If you are not from one of those countries, you can still teach English in most other countries. This requirement is specific to South Korea and school's can only issue visa's to teachers from those listed countries.
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