OK Recruiting – English Teacher Positions in Korean Language Academies (Hagwons & Kindergartens)
20 November, 2025
- English Teacher
- Full time
- South Korea, all major cities in KOrea
Job description
We are currently recruiting teachers for:
Kindergarten only positions
Kindergarten + elementary combination schools
Elementary & middle school language academies
Typical working conditions (exact details vary by school and city):
Contract length: 12-month renewable contract
Teaching hours: usually 20–30 teaching hours per week
Working hours examples:
Kindergarten: roughly 09:00–18:00
Elementary / middle hagwon: roughly 13:00–21:00 or 14:00–22:00
Class size: often 8–16 students per class
Curriculum: in most schools a structured curriculum and materials are provided, with space to add your own ideas and activities
Locations include Seoul (Gangnam, Seocho, Mapo, Seongbuk, Gangdong, etc.), Gyeonggi Province (Bundang, Yongin, Guri, Uiwang, and more), and major cities such as Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Incheon, Cheonan, Cheongju, Ulsan, Gwangju, Changwon, and
Salary and benefits
Monthly salary: typically 2.4–3.5 million KRW
(higher salaries available for experienced teachers and licensed educators)
Housing: furnished single studio or a monthly housing allowance
Airfare / relocation: support or allowance may be offered depending on the school
Vacation: paid national holidays plus additional paid vacation (varies by employer)
Severance: one month’s salary bonus on completion of a 1-year contract
Insurance & pension: enrollment in Korean National Health Insurance and National Pension, according to Korean law
(higher salaries available for experienced teachers and licensed educators)
Housing: furnished single studio or a monthly housing allowance
Airfare / relocation: support or allowance may be offered depending on the school
Vacation: paid national holidays plus additional paid vacation (varies by employer)
Severance: one month’s salary bonus on completion of a 1-year contract
Insurance & pension: enrollment in Korean National Health Insurance and National Pension, according to Korean law
Requirements
We are looking for teachers who:
Are native speakers of English from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa
Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field
Are eligible for an E-2 work visa in Korea or already hold a valid F-series visa
Can provide a clean national-level criminal background check
Enjoy working with children and young teens, and are willing to adapt to Korean school culture
TEFL/TESOL certificate (120+ hours) is preferred, but not strictly required.
Are native speakers of English from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa
Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field
Are eligible for an E-2 work visa in Korea or already hold a valid F-series visa
Can provide a clean national-level criminal background check
Enjoy working with children and young teens, and are willing to adapt to Korean school culture
TEFL/TESOL certificate (120+ hours) is preferred, but not strictly required.
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for current or upcoming hagwon / kindergarten positions, please send:
Your CV / résumé
A recent photo
Your TEFL/TESOL certificate (if completed)
Your earliest available start date
Your preferred age group (kindergarten / elementary / middle) and preferred locations (if any)
Send your application by email to: ok@okrecruiting.com
Email subject line: “Application – TEFL Job Board (Hagwon / Kindergarten)”
You can also apply online at https://www.okrecruiting.com/apply/
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