Shepherd International Education (SIE) / Gangdong, Seoul / Looking for Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher for 2026
Teaching JOBS Korea · Gangdong, Seoul
Currently, we have one vacancy for a Grade 2 homeroom teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Basic Requirements:
Residing in Korea
Have an F-type working VISA or Korean citizenship
Be able to be registered as a teacher with the ministry of education
At least two years of teaching experience
Starting date: August 10, 2026
Conditions:
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:50AM to 4:50PM
Vacation: all national holidays, 4 personal/sick days per year, 2 weeks in winter, 4 weeks in summer
Free cafeteria lunch
Four insurances and severance
Starting at 2.8 million KRW per month (negotiable based primarily on education and years of experience; there are new-hire payscale guidelines in place).
Housing or housing allowance of 500,000 KRW for foreign nationals.
Teaching Age: Grades 1-4
Breaks: teach a daily maximum of 5 out of 7 classes possible in the schedule (not including after-school clubs)
Class Size: Approximately 10 - 18 students per class
Teacher Training: Initial Teacher Training and Professional Development Days
Teaching Staff: 30+ Teachers
At SIE, students will have a full and balanced education to think globally. SIE uses the Common Core State Standards curriculum and immersive English learning. Students are encouraged to be multilingual, and incorporate Korean culture into their activities. We aim to help our students grow by providing opportunities and challenges to promote a well-rounded learning experience.
Job Title: Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Requirements
At least two years of teaching experience in a classroom setting
Teaching accreditations preferred
Roles and Responsibilities
All the duties and responsibilities associated with early years education, including pastoral care, parent communications, academic progress monitoring and support
Plan, prepare and conduct classes at the scheduled times
Record, evaluate and communicate students’ performances in an objective, fair and timely manner
Comply with SIE policies, standards, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution
Model honesty, good social skills, civic responsibility, fairness and ethical conduct
Work collaboratively with SIE administrators and fellow teachers
Participation in SIE events and club activities