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ESL Teacher for Adult Students in Korea

school
Pagoda Academy
location
Seoul, South Korea
salary
US 2500 - 4000 a month
Start date
Start December 2014
1
  • University
  • University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor, College/University Faculty, Office/Administration Staff
  • Bachelor
  • South Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom (UK), United States (USA), Canada, Ireland, Australia
We are looking for candidates with a background in English, TESOL. Linguistics, or Business. However, some of our instructors were not formally trained as teachers, but through their enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to learn have become excellent teachers.

Gender due to school policy/needs: Male

"Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher."

Be THAT teacher at Pagoda, here in Korea! Get valuable work experience, discover Korea and save money!


Pagoda Academy is at the forefront of foreign language education in Korea. Through the support of dedicated teachers and motivated students, Pagoda has grown considerably since its foundation in 1969 and currently employs over 100 native English-speaking teachers at branches in Seoul, Busan and Incheon.

Our students are motivated adults, and we have fun programs waiting for you to teach! Pagoda was also voted university students' favorite language school nine times!

We are looking for candidates with a background in English, TESOL, Linguistics, or Business. However, some of our instructors were not formally trained as teachers, but through their enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to learn have become excellent teachers.

Not only is teaching at Pagoda an exciting opportunity, but South Korea itself is a safe and wonderful country, waiting to be discovered!


Top Ten Reasons to Teach at Pagoda:

1) Motivated Adult Students

2) Reputable and Stable Company

3) Prime Locations

4) Free flight to Korea!

5) Professionally & Financially Rewarding (save over $10,000 in a year!)

6) 30-day Vacation + National Holidays

7) Comprehensive Training & Opportunities for Growth

8) Safe and Friendly Work Environment

9) Pay Increases Every Six Months

10) Fun Programs


Employment contracts are one year long, but many of our teachers re-sign and stay several years. Hear from some of our former teachers:

I discovered a love for working with adults and haven’t been able to let go of that passion. (Kristen, US)

Pagoda enabled me to get where I am today. (Joe, New Zealand)

Living in Korea is an unbelievable experience, and working at Pagoda added to it. (Lara, Canada)

I saved up enough cash to travel around Southeast Asia for the next three to four months! (Ben, UK)


To work as an English teacher in South Korea, we will need to sponsor your E-2 teaching visa. The main requirements are an apostilled degree from a four-year university and an apostilled FBI criminal background check. Learn more about visa requirements here.

Please note that due to Korean immigration restrictions, only citizens of the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa may apply. Also, please be aware that obtaining these documents can obtain up to two months, and we would need your visa documents one month before your start date. Therefore, please be sure to start the documentation process well in advance.

We have openings year-long at our branch in Seoul. If interested in a position or if you have any questions, please submit an updated resume, recent picture, and a copy of your passport.

You can also apply directly on our website: http://www.jobpagoda.com/en/main.do or send us an email at hellojobpagoda@gmail.com. Please let us know that you are applying from Teach Away. Our website also contains useful information about living in Korea and teaching at Pagoda.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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