Elementary Teaching Positions in Korea – 2026–2027 Academic Year
SIE is currently seeking passionate and qualified teachers for the 2026–2027 academic year. We are looking for educators who are committed to student growth, academic excellence, and creating a positive multicultural learning environment.
Basic Requirements
- Currently residing in Korea
- Hold an F-type working visa or Korean citizenship (unless otherwise specified)
- Eligible for teacher registration with the Ministry of Education
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
- Starting Date: July 16, 2026 or August 10, 2026
Working Conditions
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:50 AM – 4:50 PM
- Teaching Level: Grades 1 – 4
- Class Size: Approximately 10 – 18 students per class
- Teaching Load: Maximum of 5 classes per day out of 7 scheduled classes
- Lunch: Free cafeteria lunch provided
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Starting from 2.8 Million KRW per month (Negotiable based on education and teaching experience)
- Housing provided or 500,000 KRW housing allowance for foreign nationals
- National health insurance, pension, employment insurance, and industrial accident insurance
- Severance pay
- All national holidays
- 4 personal/sick days annually
- 2 weeks winter vacation
- 4 weeks summer vacation
Professional Development
- Initial Teacher Training
- Professional Development Days
- Collaborative environment with 30+ teaching staff members
About SIE
At SIE, students receive a full and balanced education designed to help them think globally and succeed academically. The school follows the Common Core State Standards curriculum with immersive English instruction.
Students are encouraged to become multilingual learners while actively engaging with Korean culture through classroom and extracurricular activities. Our mission is to provide meaningful opportunities and challenges that support well-rounded student development.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal teacher is student-focused, professional, collaborative, and passionate about creating a safe and engaging classroom environment that promotes both academic and personal growth.
