3.0 Million KRW and up (Negotiable Upon Experience and Qualification)| Seeking Elementary Teachers for our Founding Team in Gwangju
Job Description
A...Seeking Elementary Teachers for our Founding Team in Gwangju
Job Description
About Us
Fayston Education Group is launching its flagship campus, Fayston Academy, in Bongseon-dong, Gwangju (Jeonnam province) this July. We're building a premium English enrichment program from the ground up: a full curriculum track from Phonics through Debate, a creative arts and theatre program for Grades 1 - 6 (elementary).
We're hiring experienced English Teachers to join our core faculty in June, ahead of the July 1st opening date. We are building a student environment that takes learning seriously with a philosophy built around integrated education and immersive learning. Our founding team includes experienced educators and curriculum designers, and we're assembling a small, high-quality faculty to grow with the academy from day one.
Position Details
Location Fayston Academy, Bongseon-dong, Gwangju
Start Date ASAP
Core Curriculum
Phonics — systematic phonics instruction for early learners
English Conversation — structured speaking and listening development
Novel Reading & Close Reading — deep textual analysis and literary engagement
Hello, Fayston! in-house textbooks + CCSS-aligned curriculum
Signature Elective Programs
English Musical Productions
Science Lab and PBL
After-School Activities (ASA)
Teaching Methodology
Harkness Table Discussions — student-led seminar-style dialogue
Differentiated Instruction — individualized teaching tailored to each student’s level
Project-Based Learning (PBL) — real-world, interdisciplinary projects
Our Campus
1F — Café & Community Space
3F — English Library & Reading Lounge
4–5F — Classrooms & Seminar Rooms
6F — Performing Arts Theatre
You'll thrive here if you:
Have genuine enthusiasm for English education, strong classroom presence, and love to engage with students
Can deliver engaging instruction across a range of levels and activities
Are self-directed, comfortable with some ambiguity in the early months, and willing to contribute beyond your classroom
Are interested in being part of a program with creative and interdisciplinary elements (our curriculum includes theatre, project-based learning, and tech/AI-integrated components)
Want to grow in your career with opportunities to take on more roles and grow as we expand our program
Bonus if you have experience in: drama or creative writing instruction, curriculum development, learning design, or bilingual (Korean/English) communication
Minimum Qualifications
Native-level English proficiency
Bachelor's degree (any field); education-related degrees a plus
TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification or equivalent classroom experience
Valid work authorization in Korea (or eligible for E-2 sponsorship)
To Apply
Send your CV/resume and a brief note about yourself to email
Salary
3.0 Million KRW and up (Negotiable Upon Experience and Qualification)
Benefits
• Insured with the 4 National Insurances.
• Severance: paid upon the completion of employment
• Vacation: 15 days per year plus Korean National Holidays
• Free cafe usage
