• Mapo-gu, Seoul
  • Monthly: 3.0 Million KRW
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About the School
This English academy in Mapo-gu, Seoul sits about 50 meters from Sinchon Station on Line 2 and runs a structured English program for kindergarten and elementary students. It operates as one campus of a larger academy brand, with in-house curriculum materials and lesson plans and Korean administrative staff supporting the foreign teaching team. Eight native English-speaking teachers are already on staff, and this position leads that established English department rather than building one from scratch. Sinchon sits at the center of the Line 2 loop next to the Yonsei and Ewha university district, with quick access across central Seoul.
Highlights
Start Date
ASAP
Working Hours
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monthly Salary
3.0M KRW
Housing
Housing or Allowance

Job Overview

Role
Head English Teacher (foreign faculty lead)
Student Type
Kindergarten and Elementary Students
Location
Mapo-gu, Seoul (about 50m from Sinchon Station, Line 2) · Area Info
Schedule
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Working Days
Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and materials developmentPlan and develop high-quality teaching materials, lesson plans, and visual aids aligned with the academy’s curriculum.
Faculty management and leadershipOversee the day-to-day work and scheduling of the native teaching team and lead regular faculty meetings.
Teacher support and mentoringSupport onboarding for new native teachers, give classroom-management feedback, help solve day-to-day issues, and maintain teaching quality across classes.
Substitute teachingStep in to cover classes without disruption when a native teacher is absent.
Team and staff coordinationManage the native teaching department and coordinate smoothly with the Korean staff.

Compensation & Housing

Monthly Salary
3.0 Million KRW
Housing
Single housing provided, or a monthly housing allowance of 500,000 KRW
Vacation
11 paid vacation days per year, plus national holidays

Benefits & Support

Severance
Yes
Insurance/Pension
Medical insurance and national pension provided
Airfare
Not provided (local hires only)
Foreign Teachers
8 current native English-speaking instructors on the team you would lead

Eligibility

Experience
Minimum 3 years of English teaching experience in South Korea required. Experience with a structured, leveled English curriculum is a plus.
Hiring
Domestic candidates strongly preferred; applicants must already be living in Korea
Quick Answers
What are the working hours for this head English teacher job in Sinchon, Seoul?This full-time position runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Mapo-gu, Seoul, a daytime schedule that leaves evenings and weekends free, suited to an experienced teacher stepping into a leadership role.
What salary and benefits does this head English teacher role in Sinchon, Seoul offer?The role pays 3.0 million KRW per month, with single housing or a monthly housing allowance of 500,000 KRW, severance pay, medical insurance and national pension, and 11 paid vacation days per year plus national holidays. Airfare is not provided, because this is a local hire for teachers already living in Korea.
What does this head English teacher role in Sinchon, Seoul involve?You would lead the academy’s team of eight native English-speaking teachers, developing curriculum and materials, running faculty meetings, onboarding and mentoring new teachers, maintaining teaching quality, and stepping in to cover classes for kindergarten and elementary students when needed.
Who can apply for this head English teacher job in Sinchon, Seoul?Domestic candidates are strongly preferred for this role, so applicants must already be living in South Korea and have at least three years of English teaching experience there. Applications go through OK Recruiting with a resume and recent photo.
What makes this head English teacher role in Sinchon, Seoul distinctive?It is a leadership position over an established department of eight native English-speaking teachers at a campus about 50 meters from Sinchon Station on Line 2 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, next to the Yonsei and Ewha university district, on a daytime weekday schedule that leaves evenings and weekends free.
JOB ID : JT 1223-M
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