Social Studies Teacher
🏫 Daewon International Middle School
📍Seoul, South Korea
💰 Up To 36,000,000 KRW per year
Full-TimeInternational SchoolEnglish / ESL / TEFLSocial Studies / HumanitiesJob Description:
Daewon International Middle School in Seoul is seeking a full-time Social Studies and Ethics Teacher for grades 7–9 for the March 2026 school year. As a semi-private, top-ranked international middle school certified by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, DWIMS offers a professional environment and motivated students aiming to become global citizens.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach social studies and ethics in English to grades 7–9.
- Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans and curricula.
- Create and administer assessments, grading, and feedback.
- Supervise and mentor students both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Participate in school events and extracurricular activities.
- Collaborate with both Korean and international faculty.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in social sciences, philosophy, or a related field.
- Fulfill E-2 visa requirements or possess a valid work-authorized visa in South Korea.
- Currently residing in South Korea.
- Strong proficiency in English and teaching capability.
- Additional teaching certifications or ESL-related qualifications are desirable.
- Prior middle school teaching experience is preferred.
- Ability to conduct a demo lesson and interview on-site.
Contract Details:
- Contract from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with potential for renewal.
- Teaching load of 17–20 classes per week.
- Competitive pay at 56,000 KRW per class, with an estimated yearly income of 36,000,000 KRW.
- Benefits include a yearly severance bonus, national pension and health insurance contributions, and approximately 13 weeks of vacation.
- School holidays and 3 days of paid sick leave.
Application Process:
- Apply via email with a résumé (including a recent photo), cover letter, copies of relevant degrees and certificates, residence card, and references.
- On-site interview and 20-minute demo lesson required.
Location:
Daewon International Middle School, 26, Yongmasan-ro 22-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 04939, South Korea.
Email applications to: daewonintlms@gmail.com
👉 Apply Here: daewonintlms@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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