Daytime kindergarten

About the School
This well-established English academy runs a structured, level-based English program for kindergarten and elementary students in Bongseon-dong, one of Gwangju’s best-known education neighborhoods, in Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City. A team of six current native English-speaking teachers works alongside experienced Korean staff, so new teachers join a collaborative, established environment rather than starting alone. The program emphasizes native-speaker immersion and steady speaking practice for young learners, with clear level progression as students move from kindergarten into elementary.
Highlights
Start Date
early August 2026
Working Hours
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monthly Salary
2.5 – 2.6M KRW
Housing
Housing Provided

Job Overview

Student Type
Kindergarten and Elementary Students
Location
Nam-gu, Gwangju (Bongseon-dong, Gwangju Metropolitan City) · Area Info
Schedule
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Working Days
Monday – Friday

Compensation & Housing

Monthly Salary
2.5 – 2.6 Million KRW (final amount based on experience)
Housing
Single housing provided
Vacation
Paid vacation and paid sick leave (per company policy)

Benefits & Support

Severance
Yes
Insurance/Pension
Medical insurance and national pension provided
Airfare
One-way provided (for teachers hired from overseas)
Foreign Teachers
6 current native English-speaking instructors

Eligibility

Visa/Nationality
Native English speaker from the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa (E-2 visa eligibility), or F-series visa holders (F-2/4/5/6) already residing in Korea
Quick Answers
What are the working hours for this English teaching job in Gwangju?This full-time position runs Monday to Friday on a daytime schedule from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, leaving evenings and weekends free, which suits teachers who prefer regular daytime hours with young learners.
What salary and benefits does this Gwangju academy offer?The role pays 2.5 to 2.6 million KRW per month based on experience, with single housing provided, one-way airfare for teachers hired from overseas, severance pay, medical insurance and national pension, and paid vacation and sick leave per company policy.
What ages would I be teaching?You would teach kindergarten and elementary students within a structured, level-based English program designed for young learners.
Who can apply for this English teaching job in Gwangju?Native English speakers from the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa (E-2 visa eligibility), as well as F-series visa holders (F-2/4/5/6) already residing in Korea, are welcome to apply.
What makes this academy distinctive?New teachers join an established team of six native English-speaking instructors in Bongseon-dong, one of Gwangju’s best-known education neighborhoods, on a daytime schedule with single housing and one-way airfare provided.
JOB ID : JT 1692
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