[Independent Schools] ESL Academy Teaching Positions/ Options for Working Hours/

My name is Derek O’Grady, and I am the executive director for .

started in 2003 as a Native English Teacher recruitment agency.

We provide information about teaching and working in Korea.

I have a lot of experience being on both sides of the recruiting process and understand how difficult it can be.

My, and ’s, goal is to make the process as smooth and painless as possible.

Please check out HERE for more information about our relationship with teachers.

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Candidate Qualifications
A native English speaker
Hold or be eligible for an E-2 visa sponsorship (hold a passport from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa)
Hold a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in one of the above countries (A letter of course completion is not accepted)
Have a clean national criminal record issued within 6 months with an apostille
F visa holders are also encouraged to apply
How to Apply
How to Apply – Choose one option
1.

Apply Now (Our Online Resume Application)
2.

Email your resume and professional photo to [email protected]
For all applications, please send us your KakaoTalk, Whatsapp, or phone number and Skype ID for quick communication.

Derek O’Grady
Phone: +82 10-8245-6793
Email: [email protected]
Company:
Address: Seoul, Seocho-gu, Samimdang-ro 31, Suite 402
Business registration number: 227-86-02835
Some of our current job openings:
RIS Kids Academy
Location
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Start Date
Summer 2026
Student type
Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary
2.7 million KRW and up (Negotiable)
Working Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:45 A.M.

– 5:30 P.M.

Benefits
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, 21 days paid Vacation plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance
Kangnam Pride Institute
Location
Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Start Date
August 2026
Student type
Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary
2.6 – 3.6 Million KRW per month (Negotiable)
Working Hours
MWF 9:00 A.M.

– 6:00 P.M / TuTh 9:00 A.M – 6:35 P.M.

Benefits
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Vacation plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing provided or housing allowance
The British Center
Location
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Start Date
Summer 2026
Student type
University, Adults
Salary
2.5- 2.6 Million KRW monthly and up (negotiable upon experience)
Working Hours
Monday – Friday / Morning Shift: 10:00 A.M.

– 5:40 P.M.

/ Afternoon Shift: 2:20 – 9:10 P.M.

Benefits
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Vacation plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing allowance
J Lee Yongin
Location
Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date
May 2026
Student type
Elementary
Salary
3.3 million KRW and up (Negotiable, including housing allowance)
Working Hours
Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Benefits
4 Major Insurances, Severance Pay, Paid Vacation plus all Korean National Holidays, Housing allowance
LikeScholars Kids Guri Dasan
Location
Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do,
Start Date
May 2026
Student type
Kindergarten & Elementary
Salary
2.4 – 3.0 million KRW (negotiable upon experience and qualification)
Working Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M.

– 6:00 P.M.