Full Job Description

Woongjin Compass is a leading education company that is expanding beyond Korea into global markets through high-quality educational content and digital learning platforms.

With our differentiated content expertise and continued expansion into international markets, we have established ourselves as Korea’s leading exporter in the education industry.

We are committed to exploring new possibilities in education rather than simply following conventional approaches, with the goal of delivering meaningful and valuable learning experiences to more learners around the world.

We are looking for passionate and talented individuals who are ready to join us in shaping the continued growth and global journey of Woongjin Compass.

Position: ELT Teacher Training & Market Research Specialist

Department: Education Development Division | Educational Program Planning Team

Reports To: Educational Program Planning Team Manager

Pay: In accordance with company policy

Team Role:

We are seeking an experienced English language education professional to plan and deliver training on Woongjin Compass’s ELT coursebooks and digital learning services for teachers, distributors, and sales teams in domestic and international markets.

The role also includes conducting ELT market research and translating key findings into practical recommendations.

Woongjin Compass is an ELT publisher providing print and digital learning solutions for English learners and educators worldwide. For more information, please visit www.compasspub.com/eng.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training on the company’s ELT coursebooks, digital services, and educational products for domestic and international teachers, distributors, and sales teams.
• Develop and adapt training materials to meet the needs of different markets and audiences.
• Coordinate in-person and online training programs with internal teams and external partners.
• Design training surveys, analyze quantitative and qualitative feedback, and report insights into future training and product improvement.
• Research global and local trends in English education, ELT methodology, EdTech, and customer needs.
• Conduct regular market and competitor research and participate in expert advisory meetings, seminars, and school visits.
• Prepare market research reports and presentations with key findings and practical recommendations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Native English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least two years of experience in ELT/EFL teaching, teacher training, educational program planning, or a related field.
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills for conducting professional training and seminars.
• Excellent research, analytical, report-writing, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in English, TESOL, Education, or a related field.
• Experience delivering training to teachers, overseas distributors, or sales teams.
• Experience in ELT publishing, curriculum development, or market research.
• Familiarity with EdTech, digital learning platforms, and AI-enhanced learning services.

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent position
All new hires are subject to a 3–6 month probationary period. Employment may be terminated during the probationary period based on job performance.

Compensation: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience

Paid Leave: 15 days of paid personal leave per year, in addition to Korean national holidays

Working Hours: Flexible start time between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Health Insurance: National Health Insurance provided in accordance with Korean law

Severance Pay: Equivalent to one month’s salary for every completed year of service, in accordance with Korean law

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Korea and available to attend an interview either at our Seoul office or via video conference.

Woongjin Compass is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. Submission of an application does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment.
 

Application Instructions: Please email your cover letter and resume to hj@wjcompass.com/ reneejun@wjcompass.com. Please include “ELT Teacher Training & Market Research Specialist” and your full name in the subject line.