Busan Foreign School

Teaching Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Busan Foreign School (BFS). We have filled all faculty positions for the 09/10 school year. We are not currently accepting applications for future faculty openings until mid-December. We encourage you to visit our website during this timeframe for more information on BFS and the programs we offer. If you would like to send a resume to have it put on file at the school, please send it to teacherapplicants@bfs.or.kr.

Applicants must meet the following prerequisites:

  • valid teacher’s license
  • university degree in subject area
  • exceptional teamwork skills
  • willingness to participate in after-school activities/sports
  • experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies (nursery – Grade 12)
  • a minimum of two recommendation letters

Benefit package includes:

  • Two year contracts
  • Salary is 2,300,000 Won per month for B.A. / B.Ed. and 2,500,000 Won for M.A. / M. Ed.
  • After completing one year the salary increases to 2,400,000 Won (BA) and 2,600,000 Won (MA)
  • Severance pay
  • Contract renewal bonus
  • Housing or housing allowance provided
  • Free tuition for employee’s children
  • 8 weeks paid vacation first year
  • 10-14 paid national holidays per year
  • 50/50 split on medical insurance
  • 5 days paid sick leave per year
  • 5 days paid compassionate leave per year
  • Airfare reimbursed for overseas hires
  • Visa change expenses paid for local hires

How to apply

Candidates may apply by e-mail. Candidates should e-mail:

  • a cover letter
  • a resume (including a recent photo)
  • reference letters
  • scanned copies of teaching certificate

Applications should be sent directly to Mr. Scott Jolly – Principal of Busan Foreign School at teacherapplicants@bfs.or.kr

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.