Independent Academies in Seoul and across South Korea (March Start)
My name is Cat, and I’m from the United States. I understand firsthand the excitement and challenges of transitioning to teaching English abroad—I’ve been in your shoes, navigating the job search for teaching positions myself. My mission is to make your journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. Adapting to a new country, culture, and workplace can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to support you every step of the way.
From helping you navigate the visa process to arranging interviews with schools that match your teaching style and preferences, my goal is to ensure you feel confident and well-prepared for your new adventure. I know how daunting it can be, and I’m dedicated to sharing my experience and insights to help you succeed. Please check out HERE for more information about our relationship with teachers.
Let’s embark on this exciting journey together.
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Candidate Qualifications
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A native English speaker
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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)
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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
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Have a clean national criminal record issued within 6 months with an apostille
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F visa holders are also encouraged to apply
How to Apply – Choose one option
1. Apply Now (Our Online Resume Application)
2. Email your resume and professional photo to [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Company: Embark Recruiting
List of Jobs
*Job Posts are hyperlinked in the school's name
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Independent Academies in South Korea. How are they different?
Teaching at independent academies in Korea offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, especially for the March intake when new academic terms begin. Independent academies vary widely in size, teaching style, and management culture, giving teachers more diverse experiences. Many offer small class sizes, close relationships with students, and opportunities to contribute creatively to lessons. While work expectations can differ between schools, these institutions often provide a more personal, community-focused atmosphere that appeals to teachers looking for flexibility and a more individualized teaching experience.
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Some examples of our current job opportunities include:
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Location |
Songpa, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.7 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 8:50 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Seocho-gu, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.6 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 A.M. - 5:40 P.M., Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00 A.M. - 6:25 P.M. |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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TESOL, TEFL, or comparable certification is required. |
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Location |
Yongsan, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.4 million KRW and up (Negotiable based on experience, education and/or qualifications) |
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Working Hours |
Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 A.M. - 6:10 P.M., Tue/Thu 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. |
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Benefits |
Insured with the 4 National Insurances. Severance Pay: Paid upon the completion of employment (minimum 1-year contract) Vacation: 12-13 days plus National Korean Holidays (Depends on the yearly calendar) One-way flight ticket provided to teachers outside of Korea |
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Location |
Gangnam, Seoul |
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Start Date |
December 2025 |
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Student type |
University & Adults |
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Salary |
2.5- 2.6 Million KRW monthly and up (negotiable upon experience) |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday / Morning Shift: 10:00 A.M. - 5:40 P.M. / Afternoon Shift: 2:20 - 9:10 P.M. (shift rotational) |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing allowance |
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Maple College Dongtan |
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Location |
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do |
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Start Date |
December 2025 |
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Student type |
Pre-K & Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High |
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Salary |
2.5- 2.7 Million KRW monthly and up (negotiable upon experience) |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 9:30 P.M. |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided |
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Location |
Seongdong-gu, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.4 Million KRW monthly and up (negotiable upon experience) |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 9:10 A.M. - 6:10 P.M. |
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Benefits |
Insured with the 4 National Insurances. Severance Pay: Paid upon the completion of employment (minimum 1-year contract) Vacation: 11 days a year plus Korean National Holidays (10 days set by the school. 1 day can be used after discussion). Airfare: One-way reimbursed up to 1 million won upon completion of a 1-year contract. Contract Completion Bonus: 1 million won for those who complete a 1-year contract |
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Location |
Gangnam, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Pre-K & Kindergarten |
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Salary |
2.4 Million KRW monthly |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
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. Vacation: 15 days plus National Korean Holidays. All the dates are set by the school. Flights: One-way airfare provided for candidates coming from overseas. Reimbursements provided after the completion of contract. |
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Location |
Dongjak, Seoul, |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.3 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm |
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Benefits |
Insured with the 4 National Insurances. Severance: paid upon the completion of employment Vacation: 14 days plus National Korean Holidays Professional Development Opportunities |
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Location |
Seongnam-si |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.5 million KRW Monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
Insured with the 4 National Insurances. Severance Pay: Paid upon the completion of employment (minimum 1-year contract) Vacation: 11 days plus National Korean Holidays |
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Location |
Dongjak, Seoul |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.5 million KRW Monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
Insured with the 4 National Insurances. Severance Pay: Paid upon the completion of employment Vacation: 11 days plus National Korean Holidays |
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Location |
Bundang, Gyeonggi-do |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.3 million KRW Monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.6 million KRW Monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
M/W/F 9:00 A.M. - 6:55 P.M., Tu/Th 9:00 A.M. - 5:05 P.M. |
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Benefits |
Insured with the 4 National Insurances. Severance: paid upon the completion of employment Vacation: 15 days plus National Korean Holidays Airfare: One-way ticket reimbursed for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Seo-gu, Daejeon |
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Start |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Elementary |
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Salary |
2,300,000 KRW monthly and upwards (Based on years of experience and qualifications) |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 10:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
Insured with the 4 National Insurances. Severance Pay: Paid upon the completion of employment (minimum 1-year contract) Vacation: 15 working days off plus National Korean Holidays Airfare: One-way airfare provided for candidates coming from overseas |
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Location |
Gangdong, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.7 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday-Friday 9:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.4 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday-Friday 9:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Gangnam, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Pre-K & Kindergarten |
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Salary |
2.7 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday-Friday 9:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Gangnam, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Elementary & Middle |
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Salary |
2.6 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Nowon, Seoul |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Elementary |
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Salary |
2.3 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 12:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. (30-min break) |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Gangseo-gu, Busan |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.4 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Gwangju |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.3 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
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Location |
Nam-gu, Ulsan |
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Start Date |
March 2026 |
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Student type |
Kindergarten & Elementary |
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Salary |
2.3 million KRW monthly and up |
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Working Hours |
Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
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Benefits |
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Leaves plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided, One-way airfare reimbursement for candidates outside of Korea |
To apply, email [email protected]
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