Position: Kindergarten & Lower Elementary English Teacher

1. Start Date: March 2027
2. Target Students: Kindergarten (Ages 5–7) and Lower Elementary (Grades 1–3)
3. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Includes structured prep time, 1-hour break)
4. Salary: Competitive and negotiable (based on qualifications and experience)

Key Responsibilities & Daily Schedule (In case of Homeroom teacher position)

1. 09:00 AM – 9:20 AM: Lesson Preparation & Planning (in dedicated faculty offices)
2. 09:20 AM – 12:00 AM: Kindergarten Morning Classes
3. 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch with Kids
4. 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Kindergarten Afternoon Classes
5. 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM: Break
6. 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Elementary / Kindergarten PM Classes

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Native English speaker holding citizenship from an English-primary country (E-2 eligible) OR a valid F-series visa holder
2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Major in Education or Early Childhood Education preferred)
3. 100+ hour TEFL/TESOL certificate required (if degree is not in Education)
4. Prior teaching experience with young learners preferred
5. Clean national-level criminal background check and health check

How to Apply

Please submit your resume/CV, a recent photo, and your current visa status to:

pyeongchonmaplebear@gmail.com

Benefits & Compensation

1. Comprehensive National Coverage (4 Major Insurances): 50/50 shared contribution for National Health Insurance, National Pension, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, and Employment Insurance (subject to visa type).

1. Housing Support (Choose one):
2. Semi-furnished, single-occupancy studio/apartment provided near campus, OR
3. Monthly housing allowance provided (if arranging your own accommodation).

1. Airfare Support: One-way inbound flight reimbursement (up to 800,000 KRW, based on actual receipt) for teachers relocating to Korea to join Maple Bear.

1. Paid Leave & Special Leave:
2. Paid annual leave according to school policy and Korean Labor Law.
3. All Korean national holidays observed.
4. Special compassionate/family leave (bereavement, marriage, and family events).

1. Severance Pay: Standard statutory severance pay upon successful completion of the full 1-year contract.

1. Professional Work Environment: Dedicated, quiet faculty workspace separated from classrooms, paired Korean co-teacher support, and structured Canadian curriculum resources provided.