English Teacher Position in Gwangju, South Korea
🏫 Sewoon VIVA English Academy
📍Gwangju, South Korea
💰 Competitive Salary
English / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
English Teacher
Location: Gwangju, South Korea
Contact: missbigjl@naver.com
Posted by: Sewoon VIVA English Academy
English Teacher Recruitment – Starting January 2027
About Our School
Join us at Sewoon VIVA English Academy in Gwangju, South Korea for an exciting opportunity. We are seeking passionate English teachers to start in January 2027.
Gwangju, a dynamic city, is renowned for its cultural richness, history, art scene, and exquisite cuisine. You can indulge in art galleries, shop in the lively downtown area, catch a KIA Tigers baseball game, or trek in the picturesque Mudeungsan National Park.
Our academy runs two programs: an English kindergarten program for kids aged 5–7 and an elementary English program aimed at enhancing students' English proficiency.
Our kindergarten and elementary programs are housed in separate buildings adjacent to each other.
In our kindergarten program, teachers play a crucial role in preparing young learners for elementary school. You will have the chance to share ideas, create exciting lessons, and partake in various educational activities.
You will collaborate with a supportive team of international and Korean teachers in a friendly atmosphere. Our management team will provide assistance to help you settle in Korea smoothly.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are native English speakers
- Hold a valid passport from the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa
- Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in one of the mentioned countries
- Have a clean national-level criminal record check
- Meet the requirements for a Korean work visa
Contract Details and Benefits
- Start Date: January 2027
- Contract Period: 1 year
- Location: Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea
- Monthly Salary: From KRW 2.5 million, negotiable based on experience
- Accommodation: Free furnished private housing
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Working Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, including breaks
- Student Age Groups: Kindergarten and elementary school
- Class Size: Up to 13 students per class
- Paid Vacation: 11 days as per academic calendar
- Public Holidays: Korean national holidays
- Airfare: One-way ticket provided
- National Pension: Contributions per Korean law
- National Health Insurance: Coverage as per Korean law
- Severance Pay: One month's wage
- Lunch: Free Korean-style lunch
Required Application Documents
- Resume and cover letter with educational background, employment history, and references
- Recent photographs: 3–4 passport-style photos, 3 × 4 cm
- University diploma copy with apostille
- Criminal record check with apostille
- Self-medical assessment form
- Passport copy
- Self-introduction video if available
How to Apply
If you're interested or have queries, contact:
Contact Person: Aemily Yang
School: Sewoon VIVA English Academy
Phone: +82 10 2627 9046
Email: missbigjl@naver.com
Address: 935 Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea
We're excited to welcome a new teacher to our team in January 2027! Email missbigjl@naver.com to apply.
👉 Apply Here: missbigjl@naver.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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