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EMBARK RECRUITING: English Teaching Positions in Coastal Cities
Enhance your Korean language skills with this interactive workshop designed for ESL teachers.
June 10, 2026
ESL Staff needed with AI and computer skills
Join fellow teachers and locals for an evening of cultural exchange and networking.
june 03, 2026
Teaching Strategies Seminar
Discover innovative teaching strategies to engage your students in the ESL classroom.
June 06, 2026
Latest ESL Job Openings in Korea
Seoul, Gangnam & Nationwide ESL Jobs | Up to 2.9M KRW | ASAP,July,Aug,Sept,Oct
Welcome to Korea Global Connections! My name is Anna Jeon, and I am a recruiter with Korea Global Connections (KGC), an established ESL recruitment agency founded in 2002. With over 20 years of experience placing teachers throughout South Korea, we are committed to…
FULL TIME AND PART TIME ESL TEACHER REPUTABLE SCHOOLS ALL AROUND KOREA
KOREA Posted by: ASK-Now Inc. Contact: asketorecruit@gmail.com ASK-Now Inc. is a licensed recruitment agency has over 16 years of experience. We are a passionate and dedicated company that can effectively assist in finding the right job for you. We are very…
Full- and part-time instructors (Seoul & Bundang)
Yeouido, Samsung, Seohyeon (Bundang) Posted by: Wall Street English Contact: apply@wsekorea.com *** At the moment, Wall Street English is only looking to hire instructors already in Korea. *** Wall Street English, based out of Barcelona, is currently looking to fill…
Full Time PE (Pre-K to G5)
Gangnam, Seoul Posted by: Valor Preparatory Seoul Contact: vis.hr@valorschool.org PE Teacher (Pre-K to Grade 5) Location: Seoul, South Korea We are seeking an energetic and passionate Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join our growing international school in Seoul….
Full Time Computer Science Teacher (Middle & High School)
Anseong, South Korea Posted by: Valor International Scholars Contact: vis.hr-operations@valorschool.org Valor International Scholars (VIS) is seeking a qualified and passionate computer science teacher. This teacher must be able to teach a range of subjects, including…
Full-Time Native English Teacher – Dongtan Sisa Academy (Adults Only)
Gyeonggi-do Hwaseong-si Dongtan-gu Posted by: Dongtan Sisa Academy Contact: dongtansisaacademy@gmail.com Dongtan, Gyeonggi-do Posted by: Exclusive Recruiter for Dongtan Sisa Academy Start: ASAP Salary: 2.1 million KRW Housing: Provided Visa: E-2 Sponsored Welcome, and…
★Direct Hire★ ESL Teacher (Full-Time, Spring 2026) | Gwangju
Comments 87-3, Bongseon 2-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea 61674 Posted by: Bongseon Poly Contact: polybongseon@gmail.com Poly Bongseon Campus is hiring ESL Teachers to join a stable, professional, and well-supported teaching environment. About Poly Poly is a…
Full-Time Teaching Position in Seoul(Kindergarten & Elementary)– Quiet Area, Modern Housing, May/June Start
Seoul/Yangcheon-gu Posted by: Herald Academy Contact: heraldacademykinder@gmail.com FULL-TIME FOREIGN TEACHER OPENINGS Start: May 2026 Salary: 2.4 – 2.6 million KRW Housing: Provided (Modern, near subway) Visa: E-2 Sponsored Email: heraldacademykinder@gmail.com…
CURRENT OPENINGS In Seoul: Opportunities to teach English in some of Seoul’s most popular locations!
All over Korea Posted by: Embark Recruiting Contact: derek.embark@theworknplay.com My name is Derek O’Grady, and I am the executive director for Embark Recruiting. Embark Recruiting started in 2003 as a Native English Teacher recruitment agency. We provide…
Foreigner-owned Academy in SEOUL! Direct hire up to 2.9m won plus free housing (March 1st start date): Kindergarten + Elementary English Teacher Wanted
Seoul- Songpa Posted by: English Kindergarten in Seoul Contact: MisaCityEnglish@gmail.com Hiring 1 English teacher for March 2026 start! Located in Songpa, Seoul we are a school that would like to hire teachers that are supportive and enjoy being part of a tight-knit…
Articles
Games and Activities That Work in Every Hagwon Classroom
Comments Let me tell you about the day I showed up to my hagwon with a meticulously planned Jeopardy game that took me two hours to create. The technology didn’t work. Half the class had wildly different English levels. And my co-teacher gently informed me that three…
Building Rapport with Students When You Don’t Speak Korean
Comments “”One of my students once asked through a translation app why I came to Korea. I told her honestly: because I wanted adventure and to learn from people different from me. She wrote back, “You are learning Korean heart, not just Korean language.” She was…
Why Daejeon is a Smart Choice for ESL Teachers in Korea
Comments While Seoul captures headlines and Busan draws beach lovers, Daejeon quietly stands as one of South Korea’s most compelling destinations for ESL teachers. Known as Korea’s “Silicon Valley,” this dynamic city offers a unique blend of cutting-edge innovation,…
Korean Banking for Beginners: Setting Up Your Financial Life
Comments The bank teller stared at me. I stared back. Between us lay my passport, my alien registration card, and a form I’d filled out that was apparently completely wrong. She said something in Korean, gestured at the paper, and looked at me expectantly. I had no…
How to Survive Your First Week at a Korean Hagwon
Comments You’ve made it. After months of paperwork, visa processing, and a long flight, you’re actually here in Korea, standing in front of your new hagwon. Your apartment is smaller than you imagined, you’re running on three hours of sleep, and you start teaching…
The Truth About TEFL Certifications: What Korean Hagwons Actually Care About
If you’ve spent any time researching English teaching jobs in Korea, you’ve been bombarded with ads for TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA certifications. Slick websites promise these credentials will make you a competitive candidate, boost your salary, and transform you into an…
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