Jobs teaching English in South Korea

You probably have come to this page looking for our active positions for ESL positions in South Korea. The truth is, ESL teaching jobs become available and are filled every day. Most of the job lists out there are inaccurate as it would take an immense amount of time to keep a job list accurate.

Below you will see a summary of the ESL teaching jobs that are available in South Korea. Some of these options are always open, some are open seasonally, and some you’d be lucky to have an interview with. Keep in mind that ESL teaching positions in South Korea are always open, year around.

Teach English in HAGWONS
The word, "hagwon," means "after school program" in the Korean language. Millions of hagwons exist in South Korea offering countless subjects to all ages. There are math hagwons, dance hagwons, taekwondo hagwons, art hagwons, sport hagwons, foreign language hagwons etc. Korean Student will typically attend several different hagwons throughout the week. Many of the English hagwons employ foreign English instructors to teach English. In a hagwon you can expect to earn between 2.0 and 2.5 million won and you will generally work afternoon hours (2pm-10pm).

Teaching English in KINDERGARTENS
Kindergartens have several different formats and schedules. Some kindergartens conduct different classes such as phonics, math, reading, gym, arts and crafts etc all in English. Others are simply Korean kindergartens that offer an English class. Kindergartens typically operate during normal workday hours (9:00am-6:00pm). The format of classes and schedules varies according to different schools and programs.
Kindergarten, or younger children typically attend classes in the morning, where as elementary and middle school children come in the afternoon. In Korea, kindergarten is considered the three years before children attend the first grade when they are 8 years old. Students attending the morning classes are usually between the Korean ages of 4-7 (which means 3-6 years old in western age). Kindergartens usually offer the typical benefits: airfare, health insurance split 50/50 with the employer, 10 days paid vacation and national holidays, housing or housing allowance and severance bonus.

Teaching English to ADULTS
Some hagwons offer classes for conversation, business, or travel English to adults. The format of these institutions varies greatly from one institution to the next. Teachers will typically teach classes early in the morning, in the evening, and sometimes during the lunch hour. The schedules vary according to the schedules of the students, who are mostly working adults. These teaching positions are often split shifts where the teacher will work early in the morning, have a long break, and return to work for a few hours in the evening. The advantages of these positions are that the teacher is working with adults, and usually works fewer hours than other jobs. Adult Hagwons usually offer the typical benefits: airfare, health insurance split 50/50 with the employer, 10 days paid vacation and national holidays, housing or housing allowance and severance bonus. Among all the teaching ESL jobs in South Korea, teaching adults is probably hardest to get.

Teaching English in PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Many public elementary, middle, and high schools now have foreign English teachers in South Korea. The public school schools usually operate from 8:00-4:00 or 9:00-5:00. Public school teaching and living conditions vary greatly from one school to the next. Teachers at public schools are usually the only foreign teacher working at the school. Public schools often offer less working hours and more vacation time than hagwons. The salary for public schools is set according to a teacher’s experience. Any entry level teacher without experience and a degree in anything other than English or Education can expect to make 2.0-2.1 million won. The salary can reach a max of 3.0 million won for an experienced teacher. Airfare, medical insurance (50/50), 20 days vacation, severance bonus, and Housing, or a housing allowance is usually provided by public schools.

Teach English at a UNIVERSITY
Most Universities employ full time English professors. University classes are usually very large. Universities usually require applicants to have a master’s degree or Doctorate to be considered for staff positions. University positions usually offer a low number of teaching hours and greater amounts of vacation time. University positions are usually quite difficult to get unless you have the right qualifications. Universities do not use recruiters, as the positions are easily filled by veteran teachers.

Gyeonggi Public School Positions: We are now accepting resumes for February - April. If you're interested in applying for GEPIK, please apply, and you will be contacted.

English Academy Positions : We are now accepting resumes for positions openings 12 months a year. If you're interested in applying for positions at English academies, please fill out an application form and you'll ne contacted.

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*Please note that you will not be sent a full job list until you have contacted us personally, answered some questions and given us some references.