2027 Daejeon Sahmyook Elementary School Native English Teacher Recruitment Announcement

2027 Daejeon Sahmyook Elementary School Native English Teacher Recruitment Announcement

School Introduction

Daejeon Sahmyook Elementary School is a regular private elementary school established and operated in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of the Republic of Korea. It is an educational institution that fulfills the purposes of public education based on the national curriculum.

Our school is established and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and pursues both character education based on Christian values and academic achievement.

In September 2025, the school was officially accredited as a Cambridge International School by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (School Code: KR-228).

At our school, teachers can gain English teaching experience at a regular private elementary school in the Republic of Korea and may participate in professional development opportunities, including Cambridge teacher training, depending on their assigned duties and the school's operational plans.

1. Recruitment Positions

• Position: Full-time Native English Teacher

• Number of Positions: ○

2. Salary and Working Conditions

• Contract Period: March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028 (1 year)

• Working Schedule: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00

  • The above schedule includes a 30-minute break per day.

  • Actual working hours are 7 hours and 30 minutes per day and 37 hours and 30 minutes per week.

  • Break time is provided during working hours, and teachers are guaranteed the freedom to use this time on school premises.

• Weekly Teaching Hours During the Semester: 24 class periods per week (1 class period = 40 minutes)

• Main Duties: Teaching English according to the school curriculum, lesson preparation, student guidance, and operation of English camps during school vacations.

  • Vacation Camps: These are operated as duties during school vacations specified in the employment contract, separately from the weekly teaching hours required during the semester. Detailed schedules and assigned duties are subject to the school's operational plans and the employment contract.

• Employment Regulations: Subject to applicable laws and regulations, the school's employment contract for native English teachers, and applicable school regulations.

• Salary: Approximately KRW 2,800,000–3,000,000 per month before tax, determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

  • The above amount includes a monthly housing allowance of KRW 400,000.

• Additional Allowances: Overtime teaching allowances and allowances for Cambridge program responsibilities are paid separately according to the applicable payment requirements.

• Visa Status: Applicants must hold a visa or residence status, such as E-2, F-2, or F-6, that legally permits them to perform their assigned duties at the school.

  • In addition to meeting the visa or residence status requirements, applicants must satisfy the school's eligibility requirements listed below.

3. Work and Leave During School Vacations

• Teachers are generally required to work during school vacations and may take time off by using annual leave according to the school's operational schedule.

• A total of five weeks of time off is guaranteed: two weeks during summer vacation and three weeks during winter vacation. These periods include Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

• Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are not deducted from annual leave. Only days within these periods that would otherwise be actual working days are counted as annual leave days.

• The provision and handling of guaranteed days off exceeding an individual teacher's annual leave entitlement will be specified in the employment contract.

• An additional one-week period of time off may be granted during spring vacation according to the school's operational plans.

• Specific work and leave schedules will be provided in accordance with the school's operational plans, the employment contract, and applicable school regulations.

4. Benefits

• Enrollment in the Four Major Social Insurance Programs: Subject to the applicable legal requirements, including nationality and visa or residence status.

• Retirement Benefits: Provided in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Statutory Leave: Statutory leave is provided in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of Korea.

• Sick Leave:

  • Paid Sick Leave: 10 days during the employment contract period, recognized upon submission of supporting documentation from a medical institution.

  • Unpaid Sick Leave: 10 days during the employment contract period.

  • Specific procedures for using sick leave are subject to the school's employment contract and applicable school regulations.

• Benefits Through the Affiliation Agreement with Konyang University Hospital:

  • Discounts on health checkups and funeral hall services.

  • Eligible persons, discount categories, discount rates, and other details are subject to the hospital's valid affiliation agreement terms.

5. Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must hold citizenship in one of the following countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa.

  • The above nationality requirement is a recruitment criterion established by the school and applies equally to holders of F-series visas or residence statuses.

• Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

• Applicants must hold either a teaching certificate issued in their home country or a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA qualification (one of these qualifications is required).

• Applicants must respect the school's educational philosophy and Christian values, actively participate in school educational activities, and be able to cooperate harmoniously with fellow faculty and staff.

• Applicants must have no disqualifying grounds for employment at a school under applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at a private elementary school in the Republic of Korea.

• Understanding of and enthusiasm for student-centered instruction and international education.

6. Required Documents

A. Documents to Be Submitted at the Time of Application

• Resume and cover letter in English

• Information specifying current visa or residence status, expiration date of the permitted period of stay, and available start date

• Copy of degree certificate

• Copies of relevant certificates, such as TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA

• Copy of teaching certificate issued in the applicant's home country (if applicable)

• Letter of recommendation (optional)

• Consent Form for the Collection and Use of Personal Information (English form attached to this announcement)

B. Documents to Be Submitted by Candidates Selected for Final Employment

• Copy of passport and documents verifying visa or residence status

• Degree authentication documents

• Overseas criminal background check and related authentication documents

• Consent Form for Criminal Background Checks Related to Sexual Offenses and Child Abuse

• Documents required for employment and visa or residence status, including medical examination documents

• Other documents required by relevant authorities

※ Degree authentication documents, overseas criminal background checks, and other related documents must be submitted according to the applicant's visa or residence status, application procedures, previous submission history, and the requirements of the relevant authorities.

※ The types of documents required for final submission, authentication methods, and submission deadlines will be communicated individually to candidates selected for final employment.

7. Selection Procedure

1. First Stage: Document Screening

- Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted individually.

2. Second Stage: Online Interview and Teaching Demonstration

- Detailed schedules and the format of the teaching demonstration will be communicated individually to applicants selected for an interview.

3. Final Document and Eligibility Verification

- Employment will be confirmed after verification of required documents, any employment restrictions, and the applicant's legal eligibility to perform the assigned duties under their visa or residence status.

8. Application Procedure and Inquiries

• Application Method: By email

• Application Submission and Inquiries: [email protected]

• Email Subject: [Application] Full Name – Native English Teacher

• Application Opening Date: Monday, November 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM

• Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM

• Application Receipt Criteria: Only applications received at the above email address by the application deadline, based on Korea Standard Time (KST), will be accepted.

※ Please send all inquiries to the email address provided above.

9. Important Notes

• Document screening results will be communicated individually only to applicants selected for an interview. Other applicants will not be contacted separately.

• Acceptance or employment may be canceled if any submitted documents contain false information or if the applicant fails to meet the mandatory eligibility requirements.

• Final employment is conditional upon verification of any employment restrictions under applicable laws and regulations and completion of the procedures related to visa or residence status.

• Applicants' personal information will be collected and used for purposes necessary for the recruitment process, including applicant identification, document screening, interviews, and employment eligibility verification.

• The categories of personal information collected, the retention and use period, the right to refuse consent, and any disadvantages resulting from refusal will be explained in a separate Consent Form for the Collection and Use of Personal Information.

• Collected personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations after the expiration of the notified retention period or fulfillment of the purpose of processing. Documents submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed 30 days after the final completion date of the recruitment process. However, documents subject to statutory retention obligations will be retained for the required period.

Date of Announcement: November 9, 2026

Principal of Daejeon Sahmyook Elementary School

To apply, email [email protected]