Gangnam English Academy is adding teachers to its team in Apgujeong, Seoul, for March 2027 or earlier starts. The academy was founded in 2013 and currently employs 25 native English teachers and 40 bilingual Korean teachers.

Position

Kindergarten homeroom teachers lead a class of five-, six-, or seven-year-olds from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break. Planning time is available while students attend subjects such as gym, science, art, and music. Afterschool classes for kindergarten and elementary students run from 3:00–4:45 p.m., followed by planning time for the longest schedule.

Requirements

  • Experience teaching children
  • Fluent, native-level English
  • Enthusiasm for working with children
  • Creative and flexible approach to teaching and problem-solving
  • Positive, collaborative attitude

Compensation and Benefits

  • ₩3.6 million per month for the schedule ending at 5:30 p.m.
  • ₩3.1 million per month for the 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule
  • ₩2.6 million per month for the 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule
  • Additional ₩100,000 monthly bonus for completing job-related tasks
  • ₩150,000 salary increase after the first year
  • Health insurance and pension
  • One month of severance pay after completing the contract
  • Eleven days of paid leave in addition to Korean holidays
  • Free school lunch and a full one-hour break
  • Staff events and day-to-day assistance with matters such as banking, taxes, and mail

Housing and up to ₩10 million in key money can be arranged, but monthly rent is deducted from salary. Teachers choose their apartment, with typical rent stated as approximately ₩550,000–850,000 per month.

How to Apply

Email your resume to jobs@gangnamenglishacademy.com. A teaching, presentation, or personal-introduction video is welcomed but not required. Additional information is available on the Gangnam English Academy jobs page.