Kindergarten Teacher
🏫 J Lee Preparatory
📍Suji, South Korea
💰 Up To 3,250,000 KRW per month
Full-TimePrivate SchoolEnglish / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
Kindergarten Teacher Position - Suji or Dongtan
J Lee Preparatory is seeking enthusiastic and experienced full-time kindergarten teachers for our Suji and Dongtan campuses in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, starting in March 2026. The role involves teaching small groups of 5–7-year-old students using a provided curriculum. Teachers will benefit from a supportive professional environment with structured materials and ongoing training. Both Suji and Dongtan are well-connected suburbs of Seoul, offering modern amenities and a vibrant community of English teachers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach one kindergarten class with 10–12 students, focusing on speaking, writing, reading, grammar, and book discussions.
- Plan and deliver lessons according to the pre-made curriculum, with the option to use supplementary materials.
- Grade assignments and maintain accurate records of student performance, providing regular feedback.
- Collaborate with a Korean co-teacher to plan activities and support students.
Locations:
- Suji Campus: Conveniently located with access to Seoul and Bundang, offering a family-friendly environment.
- Dongtan Campus: A modern city with excellent transport links to Seoul and a vibrant foreign teacher community.
Working Conditions:
- Start Date: March 2026
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30
- Teaching Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30–14:25
- Class Size: Up to 12 students
- Training: Provided
- Visa: E-2 or F-series visas required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (required for visa sponsorship)
- Native or near-native English proficiency
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Experience and passion for teaching young children
- Availability of required documents: apostilled diploma, federal criminal background check, and medical check result
Salary and Benefits:
- Base Salary: 3,250,000 KRW per month or higher, based on experience
- Extra Pay: Additional opportunities for after-school and elementary classes
- Benefits: Paid vacation, severance pay, enrollment in national insurances, and support for key money (housing deposit)
To Apply:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and a recent photo to adamkho.jlee@gmail.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, including a mock lesson.
👉 Apply Here: adamkho.jlee@gmail.com
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📌 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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