Application deadline: February 11, 2022
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.
The assistants spend 9 months at a school (starting in August/September 2022; ending May 31, 2023) 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 a long-time resident of Canada.
- Must have completed 2 years of university German or completed A2 level.
- Should not be older than 35 years of age.
The teaching assistants receive a minimum cost-of-living stipend of 850, - Euro per month, which includes insurance and is tax-exempt in Germany.
Further information and application forms can be requested by e-mailing Katja Czarnecki.
Completed applications need to be submitted by February 11, 2022. Please take into account that completing the application requires some time. You will need to submit documents like a recommendation letter from a professor, a transcript, a certificate of your German language proficiency, a statement in German why you are applying to the program, etc.
Information about the program can also be found on the PAD website.
Please also note: Applicants for the teaching assistantship are expected to accept a position if it is offered to them.