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High School Science Teacher (Biology/Chemistry)

Shepherd International Education (SIE) is currently looking for a certified High School science teacher capable of teaching Biology, Chemistry, and General Science for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. SIE is an accredited private institution located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea.

We focus greatly on English-immersion, and provide American Common Core curricula. We offer a very competitive salary, a premium, freestanding school building, personal and sick leave, winter, summer, and spring vacations, flight reimbursement, and much more! Details about salary, housing, and other benefits can be discussed in our first round of interviews.

Ideal candidates for this position should be certified teachers, preferably with a background or major in hard sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. An open, collaborative attitude, flexibility, and teamwork are all qualities that we respect here at SIE, so we hope you are the ideal candidate for the position.

Posted: April 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationSeoul, South Korea
Start DateSeptember 2021
Eligible CandidatesDirector/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty
Student LevelHigh School
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Korean national health insurance
  • Reimbursement for visa applications and fees
  • Free lunch provided each day
  • National pension matching
  • Winter, Spring, and Summer vacations
  • American academic calendar
  • One-month base salary severance payment upon completion of contract
  • Housing allowance will be discussed in the first round of interviews.
  • Airfare reimbursement to and from Korea for international applicants.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorBiology, Chemistry, Physics Preferred