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About This Position
[Direct Hire] Full-Time & Freelance Native English Teacher – Arounds Academy (Jeongja, Bundang)
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🏫 ABOUT AROUNDS ACADEMY
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Arounds Academy is a specialized language institute for international school students and study-abroad applicants. Our students range from Pre-K all the way to university applicants, and we pride ourselves on a warm, relaxed, and professional learning environment.
Our team consists of approximately 20 freelance Korean teachers and native English teachers across different departments. Students are assigned to 1:1 classes based on each teacher’s strengths and teaching style, ensuring the best possible fit for both teacher and student.
We are currently looking for full-time and freelance native English teachers to lead speaking group classes and 1:1 sessions.
• Group classes are small and intimate — 7 students maximum (average 3–5 students per class)
✨ Most of our teachers have been with us since the academy was founded and continue to be part of our team today.
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📍 LOCATION & ACCESS
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• 3-minute walk from Jeongja Station (Sinbundang Line)
• 5-minute walk from Jeongja Station (Suin-Bundang Line)
Public transportation is very convenient.
🏙️ Jeongja-dong, Bundang is just 15 minutes from Gangnam by subway — cleaner and more spacious than Seoul. Home to major corporate headquarters such as Naver and SK, it is a safe and stylish neighborhood popular among high-income residents.
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📋 POSITION DETAILS
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• Position: Full-Time / Freelance Native English Teacher
• Class Format: In-person
• Working Days: Monday – Friday
• Working Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📅 Start Date: June 2026
📌 Busy season: June–August / December–March
📌 Lighter season: March–May / September–November
(Some days may have no scheduled classes during lighter seasons)
⚠️ Schedules may vary week to week depending on the 1:1 class timetable.
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👩🏫 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Conduct 1:1 speaking sessions tailored to individual students
• Prepare and deliver IELTS / TOEFL group speaking classes
• Manage and review student homework, essays, and self-study
• Provide detailed feedback on student performance and progress
• During lighter schedules, assist with simple academy tasks or spend time casually engaging with students
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💰 SALARY & BENEFITS
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Full-Time:
• Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ 300,000 KRW housing allowance
*Salary negotiable based on experience
• 4 National Insurances (pension, health, employment & occupational safety)
• Vacation: All national holidays + 11 days paid vacation
• Housing: Not provided, but housing allowance included in salary
*Assistance with finding accommodation available upon request
• Airfare: Negotiable for candidates currently based outside Korea
Freelance:
• Hourly rate and hours to be discussed
Benefits (All Staff):
• Premium coffee, beverages, ice cream, and snacks provided 🍦☕
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✅ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• Native English speaker from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa
• Currently residing in Korea preferred
• Experience with IELTS / TOEFL instruction is a plus
• Friendly, approachable, and warm personality
• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with a flexible, student-centered schedule
• Someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit, easygoing team
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📩 HOW
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Please send your resume with a recent photo to:
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Learn more about us:
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We look forward to hearing from you!