Kindergarten Native Teacher Position at GEM Academy in Gangnam, Seoul
🏫 GEM ACADEMY
📍Seoul, South Korea
💰 Competitive Salary
English / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
GEM ACADEMY is seeking Kindergarten English Native Teachers for their Brand New School located in Gangnam, Seoul. The school is set to open in March 2026 with pre-launch classes scheduled for December 2025. This is a Direct Hire opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons for children aged 5-7
- Ensure classroom safety, establish routines, and provide positive behavior support
- Attend weekly planning meetings and share class updates with parents
Qualifications:
- Previous experience with young learners and strong classroom management skills are preferred
- Comfortable with hands-on, outdoor learning, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) approaches
- Visa sponsorship is available
Requirements:
- Must currently be in Korea
- Native English speaker with a valid passport from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or Early Childhood Education is preferred
- Must have a clean national criminal record with Apostille or certification from the Korean Consulate
Offer:
- Monthly salary of 2.5M KRW+ (Plus Housing Allowance)
- Coverage for 4 national insurances
- Summer/Winter Vacation time plus 5 additional days off
- Severance bonus provided after one year of employment
Location / Start / Hours:
- Location: GEM Kindergarten, Gaepo Xi Residence Apt., 14 Samseong-ro, Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Start Date: mid-November onwards
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-18:00
To Apply:
- Email: gemkinder1@gmail.com
- Subject: “GEM Kindergarten – Teacher Application – [Your Name]”
- Attach: Resume (English) + Cover Letter
For more information or to apply for this position, please email gemkinder1@gmail.com
👉 Apply Here: gemkinder1@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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