Full-time Teaching Position at Private Elementary School in Seoul
🏫 Dong Gwang Elementary School
📍Seoul, South Korea
💰 Competitive Salary
Job Description:
Dong Gwang Elementary School is looking for experienced and passionate teachers to join their English Department for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a full-time position located in Geumcheon-gu, southern Seoul, conveniently situated near Geumcheon-gu Office Station on Line 1.
Job Description:
- General English Class: Focus on teaching new vocabulary and grammar concepts, while helping students practice their language skills.
- Listening Focused Class: Guide students through listening to dialogues and answering comprehension questions.
- Reading Class: Read stories with students and facilitate discussions about comprehension questions.
As the sole teacher, you will have autonomy in managing your classroom, but also the responsibility of creating teaching materials, grading assignments, and assessing student progress.
Conditions and Benefits:
- Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
- Teaching Hours: 24 classes per week, with small class sizes ranging from 5 to 15 students
- Salary: 3,200,000 won per month with housing allowance included
- Comprehensive benefits including severance pay, national pension, health insurance, vacation days, and camp opportunities
Requirements:
- Native English speaker residing in Korea with a bachelor's degree and 2 years of teaching experience
- Clean criminal record, E2 or F visa, and a teaching certificate preferred
- Medical check-up required before the start of the school year
To apply, send your cover letter, resume, passport/ARC copy, diploma/certifications, and professional reference letter to kkthach@donggwang.sen.es.kr by December 12, 2025. Applicants must be available for an in-person interview and class demo during weekdays.
👉 Apply Here: kkthach@donggwang.sen.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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