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English Teaching Jobs

English teachers in Austria typically find work towards the beginning of September or October, and then again in January. Most contracts end in late June. For those looking to teach through the summer, opportunities at summer English language camps are available, with positions typically starting in late June and early July. English teachers will be expected to interview in person once they arrive in Austria, and they will also be responsible for their airfare, as well as housing.  Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with their coworkers. 

A solid hourly wage affords English teachers to live a very comfortable life.  Schools typically offer around 20-25 hours per week of work, leaving you plenty of opportunity to travel and explore Austria as well as other countries throughout Europe.  English teachers will need to have a BA to teach in Austria, and a TEFL certification is absolutely necessary as well.  Major cities for English teaching jobs are Salzburg and Vienna.

English Teaching Requirements in Austria

• Education: BA/BS; TEFL TESOL Certification is required and students can obtain certification at any of our other Worldwide TEFL TESOL locations or by taking the Online TEFL TESOL Class.
  

• Peak Hiring Months: September & January

• Types of Jobs: Foreign language schools, Summer Camps

• Typical Hiring Process: Interview in person in country

• Average teaching hours per week: 20-30 hours of classroom & extra prep time

• Types of Students: Business professionals, Children Summer Language Camps

•  Cost of Living per Month: 1,800 - 2,500 Euro; 2,300 - 3,200 USD

• Average Monthly Pay: 1,800 - 2,500 Euro; 2,300 - 3,200 USD

• Start-up Cost: 3,900 - 5,500 USD

• Potential to Save or Break-even: Break-even

• Accommodation/Housing Benefits Paid: No

• Flight Reimbursement: No
  
  

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