TEFL teaching jobs in the Czech Republic
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Jobs in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic and its capital city of Prague are immensely popular with TEFL teachers from all over the world. Its fairy-tale ambience, with historic buildings and beautiful squares has inspired teachers for decades making it a first class TEFL destination. However, it is no longer possible to walk in off the street without a TEFL qualification and just land yourself a job. You do need to get TEFL qualified and the more hours you do the better! Getting work in Prague can be highly competitive but we can help you if you wish. Also, outside of Prague, the rest of the country is a delight and great to visit.
To teach English in the Czech Republic you need a minimum of a 20-hour TEFL Certificate, a positive and pro-active attitude and as long as you're TEFL qualified, a degree is not necessary, though a strong educational background is prefered. We are actively recruiting for these positions all year round.
General
Salary: 22 000 Czech Kr and 36 000 Czech Kr p/m.
Accommodation: The monthly average rent is around 10 000 to 13 000 Czech Kr for a studio flat. Sharing is also possible and cheaper from 3000 to 7000 Czech Kr.
Support: Our partner helps find accommodation. Schools are well-resourced with supporting staff (coordinators, course managers etc.) in the centre of Prague. You will have plenty of support from your senior teacher too. Plus, there's a 50% reimbursement on your Prague Metro pass!
Location: Most jobs are in Prague, but there are possibilities in other areas too.
Placement length: One year (renewable)
Start dates: All year round. Main recruitment periods are September and October and then January and February.
Age of students: Teaching adults.
Requirements
50-hour TEFL Earth TEFL Certificate
University degree not essential but an advantage
Excellent knowledge of the English language and Grammar (better book on one of those Grammar and Language Awareness courses!)
A strong commitment to work plus a wish to learn and achieve.
About the teaching
You will be teaching Business English to adults, you don't need to have experience in Business and you will cover Teaching Business English on the online course.
Pay and Conditions
The salary offered is around the average Czech salary, the salary will also vary depending on the number of teaching hours you have.. Both part time and full time positions are available and the number of hours you work is mostly up to you. The wage paid allows full time teachers to live in comfort in the centre of Europe. A full time teacher can earn between 22 000 Czech Kr to 36 000 Czech Kr p/m. A person can spend about 200 Czech Kr a day on food shopping or 400 Czech Kr a day on lunch and dinner in a restaurant.
How to apply
Email info@TEFLearth.com with your covering letter and CV.
Once your CV has been sent to our in-country partner, they will send a confirmation email with contact details.
You will then be advised of when you must be in Prague for the remainder of the recruitment process.
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