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K-5 English Teacher

TASK English Academy is a private English language school for South Korean students grades K-5.  The material for reading and writing that we teach is based on the common core state standards of American schools.  In addition to the core curriculum, students will study listening and speaking skills through our proprietary mimicking system. 

TASK is run and owned by Sean Carter, a former teacher from Las Vegas, Nevada.  Sean has spent the past 16 years in Korea.  Those selected for this opportunity will enjoy the excitement of teaching in a foreign country, with the security of having an American boss who understands what it is like to be living in a new environment.

Teaching Hours: 21~27 teaching hours per week (depends on schedule)

Posted: April 2019
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LocationSeobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, South Korea
Start DateJune 2019
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 3000 - 3400
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Salary: 3.0M~3.4M KRW per month (depending on schedule and experience)
  • Vacation: 10 pre-selected days plus national holidays
  • Severance: Equal to one month’s pay upon completion of the contract
  • Additional Benefits: National Pension, National Medical Insurance
  • One-way ticket reimbursed after 3 months of work (If hired while living outside of Korea)
  • Housing provided or 400,000 KRW housing allowance

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
TESL/TEFL Certificate
TESL/TEFL Diploma Level
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), Canada
MajorEducation Discipline (Early Childhood or Elementary Preferred)
Additional School Requirements
  • USA/Canadian Citizen
  • B.A. in an education-related discipline (early childhood or elementary preferred)
  • TESOL / TEFL Certification accepted with 2 or more years experience

About the School

Task English Academy is a private English language school for South Korean students grades K-8. The material for reading and writing that we teach is based on the common core state standards of American schools. In addition to the core curriculum, students will study listening and speaking skills through mimicking. The two programs together provide the student with a full English language experience.