[DIRECT HIRE] Full-time English Teacher for a Prestigious Private Elementary School in Seoul

Position: [DIRECT HIRE] Full-time English Teacher for a Prestigious Private Elementary School in Seoul
Company: Soongeui Elementary School
Posted: 2026-07-29
Location: South Korea · English teaching
Contact: [email protected]

<Soongeui Elementary School Native English Teacher Recruitment (2nd Semester, 2026)>

Soongeui Elementary School is a prestigious private elementary school located near Myeong-dong Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. We are seeking an experienced native English teacher to fill a position starting in September 2026. Applicants should be able to design and personalize lessons that support students’ development in various language and literacy skills. If you are interested in joining our school community, please submit your application via email. Detailed information about the position is provided below.

1. Conditions

Location: 10, Sopa-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Starting Date: September 1, 2026 (The new teacher will be asked to attend a one-day orientation during the last week of August.)
Contract Period: September 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (Contract renewal for the following school year may be considered based on performance evaluation.)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Teaching Hours: 18 classes a week (40-minute classes)
Salary: KRW 2.2 – 2.6 million per month (based on experience and qualifications)
After-school Classes: 5 classes per week (2:20 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.), KRW 75,000 per class

2. Benefits

4 weeks of paid vacation in January and 2 weeks in February
Housing Allowance: KRW 600,000 per month (No deposit provided by the school)
National Health Insurance and Pension: Provided with a 50/50 contribution split

3. Requirements

A native speaker of English with at least a Bachelor’s degree (Education, English, or Linguistics preferred)
Currently living and working in Korea (Applicants from overseas will not be considered)
Preference given to applicants with elementary teaching experience in Korea
Eligible nationalities: USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland
Holder of an E-2 or F-series visa

4. Selection Process

Application Deadline: August 12, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
Notification of Shortlisted Applicants: August 14, 2026 (via email)
Interview: August 19, 2026, after 10:00 a.m. (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with their interview time and location.)

5. How to Apply

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Resume with a recent profile photo
Cover letter
A one-page teaching philosophy (based on your teaching experience)
A photocopy or scan of your ARC

6. Documents Required Upon Hiring  

1) A copy of your diploma (original or notarized copy)

2) Certificates or qualifications (original or notarized copy)

✽ Items 1 and 2 require Apostille or Korean consular confirmation

           3) A copy of the first page of your passport

4) A copy of your ARC (for those residing in Korea)

5) A letter of release (if currently employed in Korea)

6) Certificate(s) of employment or proof of teaching experience

7) A recent medical examination, including a TBPE test

※ Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview, which will include a teaching demonstration.

To apply, email [email protected]

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Source: Dave's ESL Cafe