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TEFL jobs in Austria The land of Wiener Schnitzel, The Sound of Music, ski resorts, Apfelstrudel, amazing churches, the birthplace of classical music and the likes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss: Austria is a German-speaking country with a fascinating history and rich culture. Coffeehouses are bustling all day long, from sumptuous breakfasts to café […]
TEFL jobs in Austria
The land of Wiener Schnitzel, The Sound of Music, ski resorts, Apfelstrudel, amazing churches, the birthplace of classical music and the likes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss: Austria is a German-speaking country with a fascinating history and rich culture. Coffeehouses are bustling all day long, from sumptuous breakfasts to café concerts in the evening. Visiting museums, particularly art galleries, and the picturesque public parks, are top ways to spend your free time in the cities.
Full time contracts in Austria are rare, with the majority of EFL teachers working in the country doing so on a freelance basis. If you have experience with Business English, live locally, and are prepared to cobble together work through several part time contracts then you'll be in a good position for finding a TEFL job in Austria.
Where to find work in Austria
If you’re looking at teaching TEFL in Austria for the long haul, consider joining TEA , a non-profit for Teachers of English in Austria. They can’t help you with job searching, but hold workshops, events and conferences as well as publishing a TEFL magazine. Jobs for non-EU citizens are almost impossible, but there are a few specialist employers listed below for those from the USA or Canada. For most jobs, employers prefer candidates who are already in the country. For some jobs, you might need proficiency in German. Language assistant positions are good for newbie TEFL teachers without much experience.
Employers in Austria
Berlitz has 10 language centres in Austria, and they also run language camps for kids and teens.
Biku is an unusual mix of travel agent, language summer camp provider, project weeks, day care and other language lessons. English content is limited but contact them for further information.
British Council hires language assistants for four- or eight-month contracts. You must have a B1 level of German as well as being a native English speaker, and applicants are usually under 35 years old. The full season runs from October to May, there’s a five-day induction, pay is around €1,250 per month and you work about 13 hours a week across two secondary schools/adult education centres.
Camps for Friends hires native English (and Italian) tutors for their summer camps – an interest in sport or craft would be handy. Email for further information.
Fokus Camps run summer camps in both Austria and Germany.
Similar to the BC position, if you’re from the USA look at Fullbright Commission . Around 140 Teaching Assistant positions every year for US graduates, teaching around 13 hours a week across two secondary schools. Applications open mid-November until mid-January, the school year is October to May, gross salary of around €1,490.
KIDSCO hires around 30 native speakers to deliver fun classes to students aged 3 to 10 years old – expect singing, dancing, craft, games and stories. You must already be living in Austria and be able to work there, have experience with children and a cheerful, outgoing personality. Hiring in May, June, August and September. €28 per hour.
Sidas School is a Slovakian company that runs Sumer Day Camps and other programs in Austria. The English section on their website isn’t working.
Virtual Vienna is a good place to find jobs looking for English speaking professionals in Vienna. As well as TEFL teaching positions you can also find work as an English-speaking nanny or babysitter.
VHS is the Vienna Adult Education Centre. Courses run for a minimum of 15 weeks, positions are subject to demand. €19 - €22 per 50-minute lesson.
The Yellow Pages can be used to find TEFL work in Austria, just search ‘Sprachschulen u-unterricht’ for over 200 language school listings.