DIRECT HIRE – Gimpo ESL | Max 4 students | Elementary (no kindy) | Prepared lessons | Korean co-teacher | Oct–Dec start

Small World English Institute is a foreign-owned English academy in Gimpo, South Korea.  We have taught students in the same neighborhood for almost two decades, establishing us as a well-respected presence in our community.   

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, and positive teacher to guide our students on their English journey. This is a great position for teachers seeking small class sizes, strong guidance, time to develop class strategies, and ready-made materials. We offer a professional and exciting job with support.  

--Position details-- 

Position: ESL instructor 

Number of positions: 1 

Class details: set curriculum, supported by a Korean co-teacher, activity-based learning; books and materials are available

Starting date: October to December 2026

Job location: Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (right next to Seoul) 

Salary: 2.3~2.6 million Korean won per month

Teaching age range: elementary 

Class size: maximum of 4 students per class

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 - 9:00. No overtime or weekends required 

Teaching hours: 4 hours a day on average 

Benefits: severance pay, 50% of health insurance, 50% pension, private housing

Vacation: all national holidays off, 1 week vacation in summer, 1 week in winter (determined by our local school calendars) 

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any field, native speaker only, at least one year of experience in Korea preferred, and Korean E-2 visa eligibility 

To apply: submit your resume, a recent photo, a copy of your degree, and a personalized message informing us where you are in your visa document acquisition process (if applicable) and what you can provide our company.  

I generally receive a good number of applicants for my positions. I read every application carefully, but I can’t always respond to every one. If you previously applied, feel free to do so again. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. We reject all applications without a personalized cover letter.

Gareth Z. Barker

Director of Small World English Institute 

garethzbarker@gmail.com