Who we are

Summit English Academy is located in Banpo-dong, Seoul South Korea. Summit English is not a typical "cram school." We believe that students can learn effectively while having fun at the same time. We employ various methods to motivate our students, using tools that we picked up in our many years of teaching.  We are committed to a student-centered approach to learning, helping students develop critical thinking skills, promoting independence in the classroom and at home, and mentoring, not lecturing students.  Furthermore, the teacher should be able collaborate with coworkers/ staff bilingual in English & Korean in order to communicate with coworkers and parents effectively.

Who we are looking for

We are in need of teachers experienced in teaching an American based curriculum, have taught in the Daechi area, who are fun and energetic with a positive mindset.  Experience teaching and managing younger students (kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade) is a plus.

We teach reading and writing skills, and how to analyze and think critically. The teacher should motivate students, fostering personal relationships with them. Furthermore, the teacher should be bilingual in English & Korean in order to communicate with coworkers and parents.

Job Description

1. Full Time Position starting date is January 6, 2025. Minimum 2 week training in December 2024.
2. Teach multiple subjects (literature, grammar, writing, novel) but the layout is all given to you
3. Work Hours: three hour blocks or two hours and 30 minute blocks, (Work hours are subject to change, depending on the grade you’re teaching.)

4. Update parents about their child’s progress (speaking Korean is necessary)

5. Grading and administrative work

Job requirements

1. Previous teaching experience using the American based curriculum with a minimum of 2 years 
2. University major in English literature, humanity, psychology, and early childhood education is preferred
3. The ability to analyze literature and teach writing, having strong academic skills
4. Passion for teaching and a mentor for students 
5. Great organizational skills with a strong work ethic
6. Be legally able to work in Korea with an F 4, F-5 visa with a 4 year university degree in liberal arts and majors from Native English speaking countries. Native Koreans with English fluency are also welcomed

7. Have paperwork ready to submit (Apostilled FBI background check, apostilled degree, etc)
 

Compensation

1. Pay Range: 2.5 million won – 4.5 million won. It varies, depending on the student grade and hours you work. Class schedules and hours ( 24 hours – 30 hours ) and salaries are to be discussed
2. Guidelines and provision of text books provided
3. Two week paid training necessary (Depending on your experience, training schedule is flexible.)  
4. Vacation: Two weeks paid vacation   
5. No housing is available but we may help you find accommodation upon request
6. National holidays (most red letter days are off)

7. No Saturday classes (There are a few mandatory Saturday events in the year)

8. Opportunity to earn more income during summer and winter break
 

How to apply

Please send your resume and we will contact candidates individually for interviews.

email: ericayun.sea@gmail.com

You can visit the website for more information www.summitenglish.co.kr

This position will be available until a suitable candidate can be found.

-Please attach the following to the email:

1. Your resume

2. A recent photo of yourself

3. Self-introduction/cover letter

4. Desired salary