2027-2028 English Teacher In A Private Elementary Seoul Homeroom Position
🏫 Uchon Elementary School
📍Seoul, South Korea
💰 Competitive Salary
English / ESL / TEFLJob Description:
2027-2028 English Teacher in a Private Elementary, Seoul (Homeroom Position)
Seongbuk Gu, Seoul
Posted by: Uchon Elementary School
Contact: kyo@uchon.es.kr
Are you a qualified and experienced English teacher currently living in Seoul, South Korea? Uchon Elementary School is a private elementary school located in Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, close to metro Line 4, Hansung University Station and Sungshin Women’s University Station.
Most teachers who apply to our school are looking to gain experience as a twenty-first century teacher to English language learners. We are looking for teachers who have certifications in education, prioritize ongoing professional development, and are able to work alongside a Korean homeroom teacher.
Our program values student learning and prioritizes the role of literacy in language education. Uchon Elementary School prioritizes authentic, hands-on learning.
We are seeking experienced primary & upper elementary school homeroom teachers to join our team of professional educators.
Position(s): (All grades) Classroom English Teacher
Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Term of Employment: March 1st, 2027 to February 28th, 2028 (with orientation in late February)
Salary: Base pay of 2.4 million KRW per month + 700,000 KRW housing allowance (housing allowance begins in March)
Tenure & Performance Incentives:
Tenure Pay Bonus: Additional pay added after completion of the second year for teachers continuing into their third year and beyond.
Annual Evaluation Incentive Bonus: An additional monthly increase ranging from 50,000 KRW to 150,000 KRW, awarded based on the previous year's performance evaluation.
Additional Earning Opportunities:
Summer & Winter Camps: 900,000 KRW per camp session. Teachers are required to teach at least one camp per year (Summer or Winter).
Work Hours: 8:20 AM – 4:20 PM (M–F)
Teaching Hours: 24 periods per week (40 minutes per period)
Class Size: ~28 students MAX
Holidays: 7–8 weeks paid vacation
Sick Days: 5 paid sick days (reimbursed 600,000 KRW if unused)
Benefits: Medical Insurance (50/50 split), Pension (50/50 split)
Certification Bonus: Candidates able to provide an accredited teaching certification/licensure from the USA or UK specializing in elementary education (with area of specialization, license number, expiration date, and apostille) are eligible for a 200,000 KRW monthly bonus.
Qualifications
A teacher should only apply if they meet the following qualifications:
1. Presently working and living in Korea
2. Three years or more teaching experience in Korea (elementary school experience preferred)
3. BS/BA degree (Education, English, or Linguistics preferred)
4. 120-hour TEFL/TESOL or U.S.A/UK domestic teacher’s certification
5. Paperwork scanned and ready to be submitted via email
6. Willing to teach a demo class on-site with real students
7. TBPE & TB Health Check Results
*We are highly interested in applicants with teaching credentials
How to Apply
Please submit an application form via Google Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7q2C0BrQc_xIuofsVw2Lwf7wzbS0BHUEe6SuMkQ58-GjJ_Q/viewform?usp=dialog
and email us at kyo@uchon.es.kr
Email Subject Line: Full name, nationality, visa type, number of years in Korea, teaching experience in Korea, and Korean cell phone number.
Required Attachments:
Cover letter
Current resume
Recent photo
Alien registration card (backside with visa dates ONLY)
Two reference letters (preferred)
To apply, email kyo@uchon.es.kr
👉 Apply Here: kyo@uchon.es.kr
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.
⏳ Due to the high number of applications the schools receive they may not be able to respond to every application. If you don't hear back from them within a week or so, it's best to move on to the next job.
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