Description

We need two teachers for January - both certified teachers or with degree in education. Both vacancies are in Budapest at bilingual elementary schools: one a regular elementary teacher and the other science and math for the upper grades (6th thru 8th).

The Central European Teaching Program represents a significant presence in Hungary. CETP has been placing conversational English teachers in elementary schools, high schools and universities since 1990. Positions for dual language teachers of English and German or of English and French are also offered and also some for teachers of American civilization and culture. In nearly every case, students will have native teachers responsible primarily for teaching grammar. Conversation teachers are responsible for enhancing student's oral fluency through conversation practice, classroom drills, games, audio-visual instruction and listening comprehension as well as through working closely with native teachers to emphasize important grammar concepts. High school teachers may be asked to help prepare students for stringent national language exams as well.

Highlights

* Teaching position for one semester, one school year, or longer
* Week-long orientation in Budapest in late August/ late January
* Salary in local currency comparable to that of a local teacher
* Free housing, primarily in private apartments
* Utilities paid(except for phone)
* Health insurance through the health care system of Hungary
* Work permit and temporary residency permit
* Monthly CETP newsletter
* Active support of country director
* Team of CETP teachers for friendship and travel

Qualifications

We especially need teachers with early childhood/kindergarten training or experience as well as state-certified primary teachers.

Teachers of English as well as German and other western languages are needed. Some teachers of history and culture are also needed. There is no upward age limit to participate in the program. Teacher certification is helpful but not required. Without certification, completion of an on-line TEFL course and 20 volunteer hours in a classroom setting are required before departure for assignment. Teachers must have native fluency in the language to be taught. Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or be scheduled to receive one before departure. Volunteers must be willing to make a commitment to a Central European school for a minimum of one school semester. They must exhibit flexibility, patience, maturity, and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• German

Salary/Pay

A full-time contract in a Central European school for one school year (September-June). Contracts are renewable upon agreement between teachers and their employing institutions in the host country. Salary in local currency comparable to that of a host country teacher with the option of augmenting it through private tutoring. Free housing, primarily in private apartments.

Experience Required

yes

A minimum of 20 hours volunteering in a classroom setting is required.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Central European Teaching Program's Mission Statement

The Central European Teaching Program places conversational English teachers in schools throughout Hungary. Presently our teachers are serving in nearly 60 public or parochial elementary and high schools in rural or outlying regions rather than large, well-known cities that are a natural draw for people wanting to work overseas. Although teaching experience is useful, our schools only require that applicants be native English speakers, have a 4-year degree, and complete an on-line TEFL course before teaching. We pride ourselves on the personal service and dedication we provide for both our teachers and for the schools that we serve.

Year Founded

1990