Opportunities

Teaching English in Germany

Are you graduating this year? Interested in being an English Language assistant in Germany? 

Foreign Language Assistant Exchanges to Germany,

In co-operation with the German Pedagogical Exchange Office (PAD), the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German is accepting applications for positions as English-language assistants in the Federal Republic of Germany. Information and application forms are available from the Undergraduate Advisor. 

The assistants spend 9 months at a school (starting in September) in Germany, working 12 hours per week as resource persons under the direction of teachers of English. They are expected to help with conversation and oral practice of English and should also be able to provide information about everyday life and culture in Canada. 

Eligibility 

· Students majoring in German or any other subject who will have completed a first degree (BA) upon assuming the position. 

· Must be native speakers of English and long-time residents of Canada. 

· Must have completed 2 years of university German or completed A2 level. 

· Should not be older than 35. 

There is a minimum cost-of-living stipend of 1000, - Euro per month, which includes insurance and is tax-exempt in Germany. Students may also be eligible for an additional housing subsidy.

Deadline: Mid-February annually.