My name is Cat Modena, and I am a recruiter with Embark Recruiting. Embark Recruiting started in 2003 as a Native English Teacher recruitment agency that provides information about teaching and working in Korea. At Embark Recruiting, we have a lot of experience being on both sides of the recruiting process and understand how difficult it can be. Our goal is to make this process go as smooth and painless as possible.

   

Please check out below for more information about Embark Recruiting:

     

Here is our website and a description of how we operate CLICK HERE

Here are the introductions of our recruiters: CLICK HERE

Here are our promises to our teachers:  CLICK HERE

   

Let’s embark on this exciting journey together.

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ATTENTION OVERSEAS TEACHERS
It is now coming on the time that the visa timeline will be tight if you do not order the required apostilled documents soon! Please make sure to check in your country how long it takes to get them done. The visa process takes about 6-8 weeks total from when you sign a contract to your visa being finished processing. 

Required apostilled documents:

1. Apostilled Police Clearance/DBS/FBI Background Check (or the equivalent of this in your country)

2. Apostilled notarized copy of your Bachelor’s Degree (or higher)

It is common for these documents to take 3-4 weeks to process with expedited services. 

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We are looking for great teachers to work at YBM ECC.

 

 

Greetings and welcome to YBM ECC!

 

As a subsidiary of YBM, YBM English Centers for Children (YBM ECC) was founded in 1992. It was the first major chain of private English schools focused on teaching English to young learners in South Korea. Since then, we have been fostering global leaders and dedicated to improving integrated English education.
 

YBM ECC provides a consistent and systematic approach to learning English for kindergarten to middle school age students as a leader in providing exceptional language education in South Korea. We focus on listening, reading, writing, and speaking by using an in-house curriculum for non-native English speakers. Our i-Learning program allows students to go home and practice what they have learned in class via an app.

 

Working Conditions

 

• Student Type: Kindergarten and Elementary
• Curriculum: Curriculum and lesson plans provided
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, Morning start
• Teaching Hours: Differ by each branch
• Class Time: Differ by each branch
• Class Size: Differ by each branch
• Lunch/Dinner Hour: 50 – 60 minutes
• Teacher Training: Provided

 

Salary & Benefits

 

• Salary: from 2.4 million KRW and negotiable upon experience
• Insured with the 4 National Insurances.
• Severance: upon completion of a one-year contract, severance pay which is equal to one month’s salary is paid to the teacher.
• Housing: Housing or Housing allowance
• Vacation: 11 Days plus national holidays

 

Training for Teachers

 

• YBM-TESOL is training which is conducted by the head office. It provides new instructors with a comprehensive understanding of the YBM ECC curriculum.
• Senior teachers give expert and pilot lectures on teaching. New teachers can develop a wide range of teaching methods and have a sense of teaching by conducting mock classes themselves
• YBM-TESOL is a specialized training program exclusively for YBM ECC instructors. The training must be completed by all new YBM ECC teachers who have experience at other schools. 

 

Curriculum/Programs

 

YBM ECC provides a customized curriculum for each student in an English-friendly environment.

The objective is for students to improve their communication skills, which is one of the core competencies of the 21st century.

 

IVY Kids

• Ivy Kids is an English kindergarten program based on English language immersion. This curriculum is developed by the YBM Education Research Institute. Ivy Kids is targeted for Kindergarten students ages 5-7 years old.

IVY Master GELE

• This is an elementary school-linked immersion program for Ivy Kids graduates. It is an English gifted program for elementary school age students. Students will improve their critical thinking skills using English as a means of knowledge. This is a course for gifted students ages 8-11 years old.

Elementary

• This is an English education course designed for elementary school age children. The aim is for the students to learn logical language and thinking skills through intensive specialized subjects. Target student ages are 7-11 year olds. 

YBM Prime

• YBM Prime is an English curriculum for upper-grade elementary school and middle school students. It not only improves integrated English ability, but also focuses on Test Prep.
• It is a program to prepare for school entrance exams. Based on the secondary curriculum, self-produced textbooks create an in-depth curriculum. This lays the foundation for the school entrance exams and increased knowledge. The target students are 12-16 years olds in elementary and middle school. 

 

Join Our Team at YBM ECC!

 

• Join a team of qualified and professional teachers from all around the world. Opportunity to teach a diverse range of curriculums
• With locations all over South Korea, you can become a part of an extended family of educators at YBM ECC.
• You will be working alongside other Native English Teachers, as well as Korean teachers. 

 

Candidate Qualifications

 

• A native English speaker
• Hold or be eligible for an E-2 visa sponsorship (hold a passport from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa)
• Hold a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in one of the above countries (A letter of course completion is not accepted) with an apostille
• Have a clean national criminal record issued within 6 months with an apostille
• F visa holders are also encouraged to apply

 

Location

 

We are looking for teachers all over Korea, including Seoul, Busan and Gyeonggi. Most of the locations are near subway stops and have fantastic restaurants and cafés.

 

Seoul

Capital and the largest city of South Korea

 

  

Gyeonggi-do

Very close to Seoul with famous restaurants and natural views.

 

 

Busan

Famous for its beautiful beaches and thriving nightlife!

 

 

Current Positions

YBM ECC Dongtan 2
Location	Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date	Mar 1 2026
Student type	Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary	2.5 – 3.0 million KRW monthly (negotiable depending upon experience)
Working Hours	Monday – Friday, 9:10 A.M. – 6:10 P.M.
Benefits	4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance, One-way airfare reimbursement

YBM ECC Yongin
Location	Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date	Dec 15, 2025
Student type	Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary	2.3 – 3.0 million KRW monthly (negotiable depending on experience)
Working Hours	Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9:10 A.M. – 5:45 P.M., Tue. & Thu., 9:10 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Benefits	4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement

     

YBM ECC Bucheon
Location	Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date	Mar 2 2026
Student type	Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary	2,400,000 KRW monthly and upwards (Based on years of experience and qualifications)
Working Hours	Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Benefits	4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance, One-way airfare reimbursement

       

YBM ECC Gwangju Gwangsan
Location	Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Start Date	Mar 1 2026
Student type	Elementary
Salary	Salary is negotiable based on years of experience and qualifications
Working Hours	Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Benefits	4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance, One-way airfare reimbursement

  

YBM ECC Pyeongtaek Godeuk
Location	Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date	Mar 1 2026
Student type	Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary	From 2.4 Million KRW (negotiable upon experience)
Working Hours	Monday – Friday, 1:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Benefits	4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance, One-way airfare reimbursement

     

YBM ECC Seongbuk
Location	Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Start Date	Mar 1 2026
Student type	Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary	2.3 million KRW monthly (negotiable depending upon experience)
Working Hours	Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Benefits	4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance, One-way airfare reimbursement

  

YBM ECC Dongjak
Location	Dongjak-gu, Seoul
Start Date	Mar 1 2026
Student type	Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary	2.4 million KRW monthly (negotiable depending upon experience)
Working Hours	Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Benefits	4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance, One-way airfare reimbursement

 

Interested? Apply Below!

           

How to Apply – Choose one option
 

1. Apply Now (Our Online Resume Application)
 

2. Email your resume and professional photo to embark1@theworknplay.com

For all applications, please send us your KakaoTalk, Whatsapp, or phone number and Skype ID for quick communication.
 

Cat Modena

Phone: +82 10-2593-6793

Email: embark1@theworknplay.com

Company: Embark Recruiting

Address: Suite 402, 31 Samimdang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Business registration number: 227-86-02835

To apply, email embark1@theworknplay.com