Kindergarten & Elementary English Teacher
🏫 Misa City English
📍Seoul, South Korea
💰 Up To 2,900,000 KRW per month
Full-TimePrivate SchoolEnglish / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
Kindergarten & Elementary English Teacher – Songpa, Seoul
A foreigner-owned English academy located in Songpa, Seoul is seeking a dedicated and creative full-time English teacher to join our team starting March 2026. We offer a competitive salary, free housing, and a strong team culture. Our school is committed to compensating our teachers well, as they are the cornerstone of our popularity and trust with students and parents. Teacher references are available to discuss the work environment, teaching expectations, and school culture.
Location:
Songpa is a lively district in southeastern Seoul, renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere, parks, and proximity to major attractions such as Lotte World Tower and Olympic Park. The area provides excellent public transportation facilities, a variety of cafes and restaurants, and a welcoming lifestyle for newcomers.
Position Details:
- Teach English to kindergarten and elementary students.
- Develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and encouraging classroom environment.
- Collaborate with both foreign and Korean staff.
- Help students explore different cultures through English.
Working Hours:
- Standard hours: 8:40 a.m. – 5:40 p.m.
- Maximum 30 teaching hours per week.
- Lunch break provided (teachers do not eat with the students).
Visa and Work Permit:
Most ESL teachers in South Korea work under an E-2 visa. Requirements include citizenship from an approved English-speaking country, a four-year bachelor’s degree, a criminal background check with apostille, and a health check upon arrival in Korea. Candidates already in Korea on a valid visa may transfer sponsorship based on Korean immigration regulations.
Ideal Candidates:
- Enjoy working with young children.
- Are playful, patient, and energetic.
- Appreciate a close team atmosphere.
- Are creative in making lessons interactive and fun.
- Prioritize student safety and well-being.
Requirements:
- Fluent English speaker.
- Eligible for an E-2 or equivalent visa in South Korea.
- Bachelor’s degree (necessary for visa sponsorship).
- Teaching experience or unique skills preferred (compensation negotiable).
- TEFL/TESOL or related certification is advantageous.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary up to 2.9 million KRW per month (negotiable based on experience).
- Free housing provided.
- National Health Insurance and National Pension Service contributions.
- Retirement benefits: one month’s salary per year worked.
- Paid vacation days (details to be confirmed).
- Potential for unpaid leave for special trips, upon agreement.
- Supportive and communicative team atmosphere.
Application:
Apply via email to MisaCityEnglish@gmail.com.
👉 Apply Here: MisaCityEnglish@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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