The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time Korean instructor to teach one live, online section of Korean 1 during the 2026-2027 school year.  The instructor will work with us to build our Korean program. The goal is to add a level of Korean every year; the program will grow with our students. We plan to offer levels 1- 4 of Korean. 

The classes are geared toward high school students.  

Position Description

Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable instructing and evaluating students with a goal of developing proficiency in the target language. 

For the 2026-27 school year, we are looking for an instructor to teach one section of Korean 1. Our classes are scheduled during regular school hours (United States East Coast).

Job Responsibilities:

• Build a course in coordination with the administration that follows ACTFL standards and meets requirements for awarding students high school credit. 
• Maintain course pacing and meet the standards outlined for the course, so that students meet the learning objectives for the units. 
• Plan engaging activities that support student spoken and written language acquisition. 
• Encourage interaction between students
• Provide effective live instruction, including making learning goals clear to students and using appropriate instructional techniques.
• Keep the learning environment positive. Outside material brought into the class will be conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Provide clear and actionable feedback on all assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Korean, East Asian Studies, or a related field
• Demonstrable skill in teaching introductory level Korean
• Native or near-native Korean language proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching online 
• 5+ years of experience teaching Korean
• Lived in Korean-speaking community for 6+ months
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
• Experience instructing a diverse student population
• Uses technology to deliver instruction effectively 

The position advertised is a US-based position. Employees must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.  Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application. 

Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row. 

Compensation

Compensation is $5,600/section for the academic year (Our academic year consists of two 17 week semesters: 16 weeks of instruction, 1 exam week). This compensation includes preparing for and teaching the live sessions, grading student work, and all related email communication.

In addition to compensation, instructors receive tuition remission for their dependents. For every course taught, instructors can enroll a dependent in a course.

Employees are eligible for retirement benefits after one year of service.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé.  Email all materials to careers@welltrainedmind.com. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. 

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Weber Edwards, Chair of World Languages (elizabeth@welltrainedmind.com).