English Tutor

THE STUDY ROOM LIMITED — English Tutor (Korean Bilingual Specialist)

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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The Study Room Limited is a private education centre in Tauranga, New Zealand. We provide specialised English, Math and Science tuition to students from Korean-speaking families, including students preparing to return to Korea and re-enter the Korean school system.

We are seeking a full-time English Tutor to fill a new position created due to increased enrolment demand from our Korean parent community.

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KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Deliver English grammar, reading, and writing tuition to primary and secondary school students using a Korean-English bilingual instructional approach

• Prepare students returning to Korea for Korean school placement examinations and Korean curriculum-based English grammar assessments

• Explain English grammar concepts by directly comparing and contrasting them with Korean grammar structures (e.g., Korean subject-object-verb vs English subject-verb-object patterns; Korean postpositions vs English prepositions; honorifics and speech levels in relation to English register)

• Communicate directly with parents in Korean regarding student academic progress, behaviour, learning difficulties, and examination readiness

• Develop and deliver lesson plans that align Korean school English examination requirements with New Zealand curriculum outcomes

• Assess student performance against Korean school English standards and provide detailed progress reports in Korean

• Maintain accurate student records and collaborate with existing staff to ensure integrated academic support

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Applicants who do not meet ALL of the following minimum requirements will not be considered)

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• A minimum of three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience as an English tutor, English instructor, or English teacher in a Korean hagwon, academy, or private education centre

• Native or near-native fluency in Korean language (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) sufficient to:

– explain English grammar by making direct comparisons with Korean grammar structures; and

– conduct all parent communication, academic consultations, and written progress reports in Korean without the assistance of a translator

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the Korean education system, including:

– the structure, format, and content of Korean school English grammar examinations (e.g., 내신, 중간·기말고사, 모의고사); and

– the requirements of Korean school placement tests and re-entry assessments for students returning from overseas

• Proven experience preparing Korean students for Korean curriculum-based English examinations or Korean school re-entry assessments

• No formal qualification is required for this position; however, a bachelor's degree in any field is desirable

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TO APPLY

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Please provide your CV and a cover letter clearly addressing how you meet EACH of the minimum requirements listed above.