There are a variety of large educational companies in Korea that have schools throughout the country.

Each private school operates independently but receives a great deal of support from its parent company, such as a standard curriculum and high quality professional development for teachers.

Being employed by one of these schools allows teachers to work in a professional teaching environment that includes small class sizes, professional management, as well as passionate and highly qualified teachers from both North America and Korea. It is an opportunity to grow as a teacher and to be instrumental in helping students learn and improve their English.

Elementary and middle school students attend these private schools part time. They come to learn English after their public school day is finished. Public schools in Korea don’t provide Preschool and kindergarten, so for these younger learners private language schools are full time programs. Please read the section below on elementary and middle school students to learn more. Teacher Tech works with reputable private schools that have professionally designed and managed programs and experienced directors.

There are a lot of benefits of working at Private schools over Public Schools in Korea.

Comparing the work environments of private schools and public schools in Korea can be confusing. There are advantages and disadvantages to working in a private school. Teacher Tech is an agency that has worked with both kinds of schools but has decided to focus on private schools.

We will make every effort to help you find the most appropriate job based on your qualifications, personal situation, and preferences. To help you consider whether a public or private school might be more appropriate, here are a few of the benefits of working in private schools, and some things to be aware of as well.

• Working closely with your students. Teachers who have worked at private schools will point out the small class sizes and the ability to see students every day as pluses. If you are really passionate about teaching and working with children, and not coming to Korea for other reasons, then this could be a good place for you.
• Working as an Independent Teacher. In private school you will work as an independent teacher, not an assistant or co teacher, as is often the case in public schools. This experience will help you develop as a teacher, and is especially beneficial for those who might be considering a long-term career in teaching.
• More freedom in your teaching. As an independent teacher, not an assistant teacher, you have more freedom in how you want to teach your classes. This freedom, again, allows you to develop professionally.
• Working with other native speaker teachers at the same school and closely working with Korean staff and teachers. Most private schools have between five and twenty-five native English speaker teachers who are from English speaking countries, so you get to work with other native English speaker teachers. Many teachers have said that having other native speaker teachers helped them feel more comfortable in Korea, and helped them to make friends and build their own community. Working closely with Korean teachers and staff members has also been cited by teachers as very helpful in feeling more integrated into life in Korea. 
• Flexibility in finding a position. Finding a teaching position in a private school is more flexible than finding a position in a public school. The private market has more openings throughout the year, and you are able to apply for as many positions as you need to in order to find the best fit for you. You also are able to learn a lot about the exact school locations and the various environments where you are applying by speaking with school directors and current teachers before you make your decision.
 

Our partner schools offer attractive contracts in large metropolitan areas such as Seoul, Pusan, Daejeon, Daegu and Gwangju… as well as smaller cities. You will be able to find a school in the type of area you prefer to live.