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About the School
This elementary-focused English academy in Dongjak-gu, Seoul teaches through a structured, level-based curriculum that carries learners from early phonics to confident speaking and writing, with writing instruction that includes one-page English compositions. Classes are taught in English by a team of five native English-speaking teachers and five Korean teachers, with only grammar taught in Korean. Teaching centers on native-speaker immersion and real communication, reinforced by regular speaking contests, presentation events, and supplementary grammar and writing workshops. One instructor has been with the academy for 12 years, and the two teachers now leaving each served two years or more.
Highlights
Start Date
late November 2026
Working Hours
1:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Monthly Salary
From 2.5M KRW
Housing
Single Housing

Job Overview

Student Type
Elementary School Students
Location
Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea (about 50m from Daebang Station, Line 1) · Area Info
Schedule
Mon, Wed: 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM; Tue, Thu: 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM; Fri: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Working Days
Monday – Friday
Teaching Load
45-minute classes with 5-minute breaks. Class hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:30 PM – 7:25 PM; Tue, Thu 3:20 PM – 8:05 PM
Free Periods
After 5:45 PM on Tuesday (45 minutes) and Thursday (90 minutes). New full-time teachers also get a 45-minute free period on each of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Duties
Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing classes; feedback on writing notebooks (mid to upper levels); online homework grading; quiz grading for some levels

Compensation & Housing

Monthly Salary
From 2.5 Million KRW (negotiable based on experience)
Housing
Single housing provided, about a 10-minute walk from the academy
Summer Vacation Bonus
200,000 KRW, paid separately
Teacher Award
A bonus is awarded to the best teacher selected each semester
Vacation
Taken on the annual academy vacation schedule, announced each February

Benefits & Support

Severance
Yes (after 1 year of service)
Insurance/Pension
Medical insurance and national pension provided
Airfare
Not provided
Foreign Teachers
5 current native English-speaking instructors
Training
1 week of in-house training, with regular salary paid

Eligibility

Experience
Experience at an elementary-focused English academy preferred, including guiding students through one-page English writing
Preferred Qualities
A bright, fun-loving, careful, and sincere teacher who loves working with elementary-age children
Quick Answers
What are the working hours for this English teaching job in Dongjak, Seoul?This is a full-time afternoon-to-evening position. Working hours are 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, and 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, with classes starting at 2:30 PM or 3:20 PM, so mornings are free and there is no early start.
What salary and benefits does this Dongjak academy offer?The role pays from 2.5 million KRW per month, negotiable based on experience, with single housing about a 10-minute walk from the academy, severance pay after one year, medical insurance and national pension, a 200,000 KRW summer vacation bonus, and one week of paid in-house training.
What ages would I be teaching at this English academy in Dongjak, Seoul?You would teach elementary school students in a structured, level-based English program, with reading, listening, speaking, and writing classes of 45 minutes each.
Can teachers apply for this English teaching job in Dongjak, Seoul from overseas?Yes. Teachers can apply from abroad. The academy provides single housing, while airfare is not provided. Applications go through OK Recruiting with a resume and recent photo.
What makes this English academy in Dongjak, Seoul distinctive?Lessons are taught in English by five native English-speaking teachers and five Korean teachers, with only grammar taught in Korean, plus regular speaking contests and presentation events. One instructor has been with the academy for 12 years.
JOB ID : JT 102906
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