English Instructor Position in Seoul
About This Position
English Instructor Position — Hana Academy Seoul
Hana Academy Seoul is seeking one full-time native English instructor to join our team. The position is expected to begin on August 13th (date subject to confirmation).
We are looking for a sincere, engaging, and self-motivated teacher who is passionate about literature and composition, comfortable managing their own classroom, and open to co-teaching conversation classes with Korean colleagues. A dedicated, open-minded attitude and genuine commitment to students are essential.
Hana Academy Seoul is consistently ranked among the top five high schools in Korea. Our students are highly motivated, and our classroom environment is both rigorous and dynamic. Teaching here is a rewarding challenge — you will be fully engaged in a vibrant, collaborative academic community.
1. Job Details & Benefits
· Scheduale: Full-time position: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (40 hours/week; up to 20 teaching periods/week)
· Curriculum: Instructors design their own syllabi, course materials, and thorough lesson plans.
· Sample subjects: World Culture & English, AP English Literature, AP English Literature & Composition, Global Issues Seminar, etc.
· Collaborate with Korean teachers to organize school events such as English Day and the International Symposium
· E-2 visa sponsorship provided
· Paid leave on all national public holidays plus annual leave
· Severance pay upon contract completion (equivalent to one month's salary)
· Monthly teaching allowance provided separately
· Airfare support (partial reimbursement for arrival and departure)
· Health insurance provided
· Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience
2. Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree or higher from a native English-speaking country
· Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
· Experience with or strong interest in literature and creative/professional writing
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in ESL, English Literature, or Education from an English-speaking country (TEFL/CELTA/TESOL certification holders included)
· Experience teaching IBDP courses (English, History, or TOK)
· Teaching experience at a public or private school, either domestically or abroad
· CELTA/DELTA or equivalent certification
· Currently residing in South Korea with a transferable visa (e.g., E-2) or holding an F-series visa.
3. How
· Please send the following to ***
- Cover letter (1 page)
- Current résumé
- Attn: Samie Kim, Head of Foreign Language Department
· Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview and a mock teaching demonstration.
The deadline for applications is June 12th.