Korea TEFL Job Board — English Teaching Jobs in Korea 2026
Verified English teaching jobs at schools across South Korea, including hagwons, public schools, adult English programs, and part-time positions.
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Types of English Teaching Jobs in Korea
Morning programs run 9am–5/6pm. After-school academies run from about 1pm to 9pm or 2pm to 10pm, with roughly 30 teaching hours a week. Classes are small, usually 5–11 students. Starting salary is 2.4–2.5M KRW/month with housing included. With teaching experience or a related degree, pay starts at 2.6M or more, and 3.0M+ is possible.
Standard 9am–5pm hours, 20–22 teaching hours a week, and 18–26 vacation days a year. Salary is 2.1–3.0M KRW/month, depending on your level. Most placements are outside Seoul. If you're open to that, it's a stable, government-backed position with more time off.
Teaching working adults at offices or language centers. Classes run during the day or early evening, with no children and more conversation. Teachers with a business or subject background can earn more.
Flexible roles at smaller academies and tutoring centers. Open to teachers already on an eligible visa who want extra income or a lighter schedule.
Teaching in Korea by City
The largest number of openings in Korea, good public transport, and a big expat community. Districts like Gangnam, Mapo, and Nowon have openings throughout the year. Living costs run ~$1,383/month all-in (rent ~$764 for a 1BR), which is manageable when housing is covered.
~$1,383/month total Browse current Seoul openings →Beaches, lower rent (~$414 for a 1BR), and a slower pace than Seoul. Hagwon openings are concentrated around Haeundae and Seomyeon, and more of your salary is left at month's end.
~$930/month totalMid-sized, affordable (~$337 for a 1BR), and a solid range of hagwon jobs. Quieter than Seoul but with everything you need. Good pick if saving money matters.
~$1,132/month totalCentral, compact, and easy to get around. The KTX reaches Seoul in under an hour. Rent runs low (~$302 for a 1BR), with steady hagwon demand and a relaxed, livable pace.
~$971/month totalSuwon, Yongin, and Ilsan sit just outside Seoul, with direct rail links and lower rent ($380–530). Pay is similar to Seoul while living costs are lower, so you can usually save more each month.
~$970–$1,140/month total Browse current Gyeonggi openings →Frequently Asked Questions
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