English Teacher Recruitment – Gwangju, South Korea

Sewoon VIVA English Academy | Starting January 2027

About Our School

Hi! I'm Aemily Yang from Sewoon VIVA English Academy in Gwangju, South Korea. We are currently looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated English teachers to join our team in January 2027.

Gwangju is a vibrant metropolitan city known for its rich culture, history, art, and delicious food. You can explore art galleries, enjoy shopping and coffee in the bustling downtown area, watch a KIA Tigers baseball game, or hike in beautiful Mudeungsan National Park.

Our academy offers two programs: an English kindergarten program for children aged 5–7 and an elementary English program designed to further develop students' English skills.

The two programs operate in separate buildings located next to each other.

Our kindergarten program features a diverse curriculum that prepares young learners for elementary school. Teachers have opportunities to contribute ideas, develop engaging lessons, and help implement a variety of educational activities.

You will work alongside a friendly team of foreign teachers and Korean co-teachers in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our management team will also assist you with settling into Korea and adjusting to your new work and daily life.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a native English speaker.
• Hold a valid passport from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
• Hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in one of the countries listed above.
• Have a clean national-level criminal record check, authenticated with an apostille or the applicable Korean consular certification.
• Meet all applicable requirements for obtaining a Korean work visa.

Contract Details and Benefits

• Start Date: January 2027
• Contract Period: One year
• Location: Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea
• Monthly Salary: Starting at KRW 2.5 million, negotiable depending on qualifications and teaching experience
• Accommodation: Free, furnished private accommodation provided separately from the monthly salary
• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, including the designated break period
• Student Age Groups: Kindergarten and elementary school
• Class Size: Up to 13 students per class
• Paid Vacation: 11 days according to academic calendar ( Include 5 school vacation) 
• Public Holidays: Korean national holidays, in accordance with applicable law
• Airfare: One-way airfare provided
• National Pension: Employer and employee contributions in accordance with applicable Korean law
• National Health Insurance: Coverage and contributions in accordance with applicable Korean law
• Severance Pay: One month wage
• Lunch: Free Korean-style lunch provided

Required Application Documents

Please prepare the following documents:

1. Resume and cover letter, including contact information, educational background, employment history, a recent photograph, and professional references.
2. Recent photographs: Three to four passport-style photographs, 3 × 4 cm.
3. University diploma: A copy of your university diploma with an apostille. Canadian applicants should follow the applicable notarization and authentication requirements.
4. Criminal record check: An original national-level criminal record check issued within the previous six months, authenticated with an apostille or the applicable certification. Canadian applicants should provide the required notarized fingerprint-based RCMP criminal record check.
5. Self-medical assessment form.
6. Passport copy.
7. Self-introduction video: A short video clip or video link, if available.
8. For applicants currently living or working in Korea: Scanned copies of both sides of your Alien Registration Card, a signed letter of release from your current employer where applicable, and copies of previously submitted documents as required by Korean Immigration Services.

Please confirm the latest document and authentication requirements applicable to your nationality before submitting your final documents.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team or have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact me. I will be happy to assist you.

Contact Person: Aemily Yang
School: Sewoon VIVA English Academy
Phone: +82 10 2627 9046
Email: [email protected]
Address: 935 Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a new teacher to our team in January 2027!