English Homeroom Teacher
🏫 Uchon Elementary School
📍Seoul, South Korea
💰 Up To 3,300,000 KRW per month
Full-TimePrivate SchoolEnglish / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
Uchon Elementary School in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea, is seeking a dedicated and experienced English Homeroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year, running from March 2026 to February 2027. This full-time position involves teaching both primary and upper elementary students in a literacy-focused program that emphasizes hands-on learning and modern teaching practices.
As an English Homeroom Teacher, you will work collaboratively with a Korean homeroom teacher and other educators to deliver engaging lessons. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and participating in school activities and professional development.
The position offers a competitive salary and benefits. The base salary is 2.4 million KRW per month, with a housing allowance of 700,000 KRW per month and a certification bonus of 200,000 KRW for fully certified teachers. Additional benefits include national medical insurance, a national pension plan, paid vacation, and paid sick days.
Candidates must currently reside and work in South Korea and have a minimum of three years of teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level. A bachelor's degree in Education, English, or Linguistics, along with a 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate or equivalent teaching certification, is required. Applicants should have a strong interest in literacy-based and hands-on learning and be willing to teach a demo class.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, recent photo, Alien Registration Card, reference letters, and relevant certifications to cdelarosa@uchon.es.kr.
👉 Apply Here: cdelarosa@uchon.es.kr
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.
⏳ Due to the high number of applications the schools receive they may not be able to respond to every application. If you don't hear back from them within a week or so, it's best to move on to the next job.
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