Job Title
Posted: 22nd September 2026
TEFL Teachers Needed at Jeonju & Gwangju Private Schools
Job Location
Country
Korea South
Job Category
English Teacher
Experience
No experience required
Positions Available
1
Application Deadline
30th October 2026
Job Details
Applications close in 37 days
Jeonju is the capital and largest city of North Jeolla Province in southwest Korea. It is known for its traditional villages, local food, and 1,300 years of history and culture.
Gwangju is a city in the southwest corner of South Korea. It is South Korea´s sixth-largest city. It is known for its long history, particularly its role as a center of democracy and human rights.
Jeonju and Gwangju attract ESL teachers who are looking for a financially rewarding city to live in that offers a low cost of living with a big city lifestyle!
Reach To Teach´s South Korea program is one of our most popular teach abroad programs, and for good reason. We place hundreds of happy teachers in South Korea each year. With Reach To Teach, you can count on being placed at an excellent school that will take good care of you. No scams. No hassles. Check out our program reviews to see what teachers have to say about us!
Learn more about teaching and life in Jeonju through our Teaching in Jeonju with Reach To Teach.
Read a Reach To Teach teacher´s article on his life in Jeonju called A Teacher´s Guide to Exploring Jeonju.
Please fill in our Jeonju & Gwangju private school application below, and we will contact you about our current openings.
Qualifications
TEACHING REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor´s Degree
Native Speaker from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the US
Preference for positions is given to teachers that hold a 120-hour TEFL/CELTA/TESOL certificate
No teaching experience required if you have a TEFL certificate
You must be willing to work weekday nights and weekends
Clear Criminal Background Check
Salary and Benefits
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
MONTHLY SALARY: Up to 2.7 million Won+ per month.
FREE AIRFARE: Airfare Reimbursement
FREE HOUSING: Free housing provided (utilities not included)
PAID VACATION: Paid vacation for 7 to 10 working days plus 13-15 National Holidays
TEACHING HOURS: 40 hour work week (5 day work week)
PLUS
Training at the school before you begin
Medical insurance and pension, 50% of which is covered by the school
Higher salaries for teachers who choose to work in more rural locations
Reach To Teach
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