Teaching in Europe (find a job, high schools, universities)

[Alanw]

I teach social studies in the US and was wondering if there are teaching opportunities for American teachers in Europe. I lived in France and Switzerland for a while but it was before I had my degree. Any information would be appreciated.

[caseras]

I don't know, but I know you can be employed by the french national eduction if you pass an exam. I don't remember the name. If you want it, I can do a research for you to know what is exactly the things you need to be a "civil servant".

[wastina]

You might want to research what American schools exist in the countries you're interested in. QSI is one which has schools in some of the lesser-developed European (former Soviet) countries, but there are other ones, too. Where there are US Embassies there are generally American schools, and yes, they use certified teachers and you can find a job. If you find the management hub (like QSI) you should be able to research faster the current openings.

[Luke81]

Hi!
I am a teacher in Austria, and here there are some schools which are bilingual, meaning they teach in both german and english. Those schools hire "native speakers" from english speaking country and together with a german speaking teacher they teach there. I know two english and an american teacher and they like their work, but they only get about 60% of an avergae austrian teacher's salary (which is comparable to the US level).

Of course there are international schools in every country, but there you probably won't teach europeans, and I don't know if you want that. There are also american high schools in every big european city, but they are really strange in my opinion. I once played in a soccer match at the Vienna American School and there was security everywhere, all students wore ID cards on their T-Shirts, and it all seemed more like a high security prison than a school.
Good Luck.

[hutch5]

Almost in every European capital there are International Schools that hire native speakers. My children here in Madrid go to a british school and some of the staff is American.
But I know that there is at least an American school and a few American Universities.

You would have a lot of opportunities.

[BlueWillowPlate]

There are many, many opportunities for American teachers in France.
My kid was an assistant before he had his undergraduate degree, through his university.
Check out Dave's ESL Cafe.
Also, there are some connections through the American Village program in France, a summer English-language immersion camp for French kids.

[soccerdeputy]

If someone could tell please what website I should be looking under for teaching math in Europe. Thanks

[Chava61]

I think it is very hard for an American to get a work permit/visa for Europe

[Bob-666]

There isn't going to be one website for Europe. You will need to check each country individually - their embassies websites are a good place to start. Each country has it's own immigration rules and job shortages eg the UK has a shortage of Math teachers at high school level. Most countries will likely expect you to be fluent in their language which will probably limit your choice considerably.

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by Bob-666

There isn't going to be one website for Europe. You will need to check each country individually - their embassies websites are a good place to start. Each country has it's own immigration rules and job shortages eg the UK has a shortage of Math teachers at high school level. Most countries will likely expect you to be fluent in their language which will probably limit your choice considerably.

Yes

Originally Posted by Chava61

I think it is very hard for an American to get a work permit/visa for Europe

It is not impossible.
My kid is on his second year in France.