4 weeks paid vacation, 25hrs teaching/week, 2.8M won salary working at an international school in Gangnam, Seoul

Position: 4 weeks paid vacation, 25hrs teaching/week, 2.8M won salary working at an international school in Gangnam, Seoul
Company: PlanetESL Recruiting
Posted: 2026-07-30
Location: South Korea · English teaching
Contact: [email protected]

Why PlanetESL at www.PlanetESL.com 

PlanetESL is a recruiting and teacher placement agency operating out of Seoul, South Korea over 15 years. We have extensive experience in the ESL field in Korea and really understand the needs and concerns of teachers coming to a foreign country to work and live. Our aim at PlanetESL today more than ever is to provide comprehensive, knowledgeable and professional guidance to prospective ESL teachers who have the sincere desire to come to South Korea to teach English while at the same time learning about the richness and uniqueness of Korean culture and everyday life.

We strive, through dedication, hard work and genuine care for our teachers, to ensure that they are fully prepared for what to expect here, both in terms of the culture and lifestyle of Korea and in terms of contracts and working conditions. Because of our integrity, commitment to our teachers and our extensive first-hand experience in this industry, PlanetESL has quickly become well known and highly respected for the professionalism and genuine care with which we place every teacher.

Our Goal For Teachers 

Our goal is to provide PlanetESL teachers with all the tools, information and support they need to perform the best that they can and get the most possible enjoyment out of their experience in Korea.

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I was very pleased to find PlanetESL while looking for work in Korea. PlanetESL made the process of interviewing, obtaining a visa and the requisite paperwork easy. Most importantly they lined me up with a reputable school that has delivered everything promised in terms of salary, benefits and housing. I would be happy to trust PlanetESL for future recruitment and to recommend their services. - Michael

 

I am writing to you to thank you for all the time you have invested in me. I truly do appreciate it, you were very honest , kind and patient to say the least lol. Thank you SO SO MUCH !! - Adam

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How to apply: You can send us an email with your resume and a recent photo to [email protected]. The best method to apply is through our site. Please fill out our teacher application at 



 

Our current jobs

1. 

Location: Gangnam, Seoul 

Airfare: One Way 

Accommodation:Yes 

Distance from School: 5 minutes 

Age Group:Kindergarten/Elementary 

Class Size: 10 students 

Class Length:40 minutes 

Working Days:M - F 

Teaching Hours: 9am-5pm 

Salary: 2.8M+ won 

Overtime Rate: 20,000 

Severance Pay: 1 Month 

Vacation Days: 4 weeks

Health Insurance:50%/50% 

Pension: 50%/50% 

Number of Korean Teachers:10 

Number of Foreign Teachers:10 

Starting Date: Sep/ Oct

 

2. 

Location: Shinchon, Seoul

Airfare: Yes 

Accommodation: Single 

Distance from School: 10 minutes 

Age Group: Elementary

Class Size: 12 students 

Class Length: 50 minutes 

Working Days: M - F 

Schedule of Hours: 11am-7pm

Salary: 2.8 million won 

Severance Pay: 1 month 

Vacation Days: 11 days 

Health Insurance: 50% 

Pension: 50%

Number of Korean Teachers: 8

Number of Foreign Teachers: 7

Starting Date:  Sep/Oct

3.

Location:   Seoul, Sungdong

Distance from School:   5 minutes

Age Group:   Kindergarten/Elementary

Class Size:   10 students

Class Length:   40 minutes

Working Days:   M-F

Schedule of Hours:   9:00-6:00

Salary:   2.7million Won

Overtime Rate:   20,000 won

Severance Pay:   1 month

Vacation Days:   11 days

Health Insurance:   50%

Pension: 50%

Number of Korean Teachers:   14

Number of Foreign Teachers:   8

Starting Date: Sep/Oct

4. 

Location: Sungbuk, Seoul

Airfare:Yes

Accommodation:Single

Distance from School:5 minutes

Age Group:Kindy-Elementary

Class Size:8-10 students

Class Length:40 minutes

Working Days:M - F

Classes: 10am-12:30pm, 2:20pm-5:30pm

Base hrs/week/month:120 hours

Salary: 2.7 million+

Overtime Rate:18,000 won / hour

Severance Pay:1 Month

Vacation Days: 11 days

Health Insurance:50%/50%

Pension: 50/50

Number of Korean Teachers:5

Number of Foreign Teachers:3

Start date: Sep/Oct

 

5.

Location: Mokdong, Seoul

[Work Condition]

Class Size: 10 students

Class Length: 40 minutes

Working Days: M ~ F  

Working hours: 9am-6pm

Salary: 2.7 million won

Vacation: 11 days

Age Group: Kindy-Elementary

Number of Korean Teachers: 12

Number of Foreign Teachers: 12

Contract Period: 1 Year (renewable)

Severance Payment: 1 month

Accommodation: Single Housing Provided Free

Housing Distance from School: 15 minutes

Health Insurance: 50% Support

National Pension: 50% Support

Working Visa: Sponsorship Support

Start date: Sep/Oct

6.

Location: Gangnam,Seoul

 Airfare: Yes

 Accommodation:   Single

 Distance from School:   5 minutes

 Age Group: Kindy-Elementary

 Class Size:   8 students

 Class Length:   40 minutes

 Working Days:   M - F

 Schedule of Hours: 9:30-6:30

 Base hrs/week/month:   120 hours

 Salary:   2.8M Won

 Overtime Rate:   20,000 won / hour

 Severance Pay:   1 Month

 Vacation Days:   11 days

 Health Insurance:   50%/50%

 Pension: 50%/50%

 Number of Korean Teachers:   8

 Number of Foreign Teachers:   7

Start date: Sep/Oct

7.

Location: GANGNAM, Seoul

[Work Condition]

Class Size: 10students

Class Length: 40 minutes

Working Days: M ~ F

Working Hours: 9am ~ 6pm

Age Group: Kinder ~ Elementary

Number of Korean Teachers: 10

Number of Foreign Teachers: 10

Contract Period: 1 Year (renewable)

[Salary and Benefits]

Salary: 2.7M KRW

Severance Payment: 1 month

Accommodation: Single Housing Provided Free

Housing Distance from School: 10 minutes

Vacation Days: 11 days 

Health Insurance: 50% Support

National Pension: 50% Support

Working Visa: Sponsorship Support

Start date: Sep/Oct

8.

Location: Haeundae, Busan

Class Size: 10 students

Class Length: 40 minutes

Working Days: M ~ F

Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

Age Group: Kinder ~ Elementary

Number of Korean Teachers: 5

Number of Foreign Teachers: 5

Contract Period: 1 Year (renewable)

Salary: 2.7M won

Severance Payment: 1 month

Air ticket: Provided Free

Accommodation: Single Housing Provided Free

Housing Distance from School: 10 minutes

Vacation Days: 11 days

Start date: Sep/Oct

9. 

Location:Shinchon, Seoul 

Airfare: One Way 

Accommodation:Yes 

Distance from School: 5 minutes 

Age Group: Elementary 

Class Size: 10 students 

Class Length:40 minutes 

Working Days:M - F 

Working Hours: 2pm-8pm

Salary: 2.7M won 

Overtime Rate: 20,000 

Severance Pay: 1 Month 

Vacation Days: 11 days

Health Insurance:50%/50% 

Pension: 50%/50% 

Number of Korean Teachers:5 

Number of Foreign Teachers:5

Staring Date: Sep/Oct

 

11.  

Location: Daechi (Gangnam), Seoul 

Distance from School: 5 minutes 

Age Group:Elementary 

Class Size: 10 students 

Class Length:40 minutes 

Working Days:M - F 

Working hours: 12pm-9pm 

Base hrs/week/month:120/month 

Salary: 2.7M won 

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