ESL Teachers Needed Central Seoul for Summer 2026

★ Direct Hire ★ ESL Teacher (Full-Time, Summmer 2026) | Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul , South Korea
DONGDAEMUN POLY is looking for ESL teachers for Summer 2026!

Situated in central Seoul, Dongdaemun provides an excellent work and living environment.

Our campus currently hosts around 9 foreign teachers from the United States, Australia, South Africa, and Canada, fostering a professional and supportive relationship among staff, teachers, and students.

Poly is a well-established English academy network with a structured curriculum, academic timelines, and clearly set systems.

The academic programs also come with built-in training resources provided to help foreign teachers effectively navigate daily teaching expectations.

DONGDAEMUN POLY also has a robust and experienced team of Korean teachers and academic counselors/coordinators that provide support for both students and foreign teachers.

Position: Native English Instructor Start Date: Summer 2026 Contract: 1 year (full-time) Working Hours: MON~THUR 9:30am – 6:50pm / FRI 9:30am – 6:05pm (No weekend classes) **45min lunch & 1hr break included Type: Kindergarten– Elementary School (4-12 years old – international age) Class Size: maximum 12 students Class length: 40 minutes Curriculum & Materials: Provided (only simple preparation required before class)
Compensation & Benefits: – Monthly Salary: starting at 2.6 million (negotiable based of experience) – Single furnished housing or Housing allowance (400,000 KRW monthly) – Single Airfare provided – 11 days of paid vacations & National Holidays – Fixed schedule – Pension contributions matched by POLY – National health insurance – Severance bonus upon completion of the contract
Qualifications: – Native English speaker from the US, Canada, UK, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa – Eligible for an E-2 visa or F-visa holders (i.e.

F-4, F-5, F-6) – Gyopos welcome!

– Valid passport with at least 13 months remaining – BA degree from an accredited 4-year university or college – Genuine interest in teaching young learners – Willingness to learn and work in a multicultural environment
Preferred: – Individuals currently residing in South Korea – Experience with teaching or working with preschool to elementary aged students – Teaching or Education degree/certification and/or TEFL/TESOL certification
Required documents for an E-2 Visa: – Copy of Diploma with apostille – Copy of valid passport – Passport Photos (x5) – Federal Criminal Background Check with apostille
If you are interested in applying or would like more information, please email your information & resume to: [email protected] .