Hungary: Native English Speaker Teachers Needed

The Central European Teaching Program has the following positions available starting in January:

• A preschool program in the heart of Budapest is seeking an energetic and friendly teacher with a TEFL certificate.
• A private school just outside of Budapest is seeking an experienced teacher for ages 11-17. Preferred qualifications include: teaching certification, experience with high school age students, and knowledge of the Cambridge curriculum.
• The top ranked high school in Heves Country has an opening for a highly qualified ESL teacher. The school is located in a lovely wine region with beautiful scenery, thermal baths, and rich cultural heritage.

CETP is the oldest and largest provider of native English language speaking teachers in Hungary. It is our mission to provide highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers to nearly one hundred schools across the nation.

Applicants must be native speakers of English and:

• Be citizens of the United States, the UK, Ireland, or Canada (no exceptions)
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any major
• Have completed a TEFL Certificate

What does the program include?

• Processing of all paperwork to obtain the necessary work and residence permits
• School placement in a public, parochial, or private school
• Monthly salary of approximately $1500, paid in Hungarian forint
• Furnished housing provided by the school
• Income tax exemption in Hungary
• Health insurance through the national Hungarian health system
• Training and orientation covering cultural differences, basic language skills, teaching methodology, etc.
• In country support from CETP staff
• Community of CETP teachers on Facebook and throughout the country
• Possibility to renew for up to five years

Application Process and Fees

1. Applicant Screening:Submit your CV and cover letter, as well as scanned copies of your diploma(s) and TEFL certificate to CETP via email
2. Interview with CETP Director:Eligible candidates will be offered a time to schedule an interview when positions are available.
3. References, background check, doctor’s letter:Once these documents have been received and approved, a $50 non-refundable application fee is due, before interviewing with schools.
4. Submission to School:Candidates who meet CETP standards are given a choice of schools and their CV, cover letter, diplomas and TEFL certificates, along with references, are submitted to the selected school.
5. School interview:If a school is interested, they might want to schedule an interview.
6. Complete Candidate Portfolio:Once accepted, the candidate can gather all necessary documents.
7. Program Fee Payment:Once a school and teacher have mutually agreed to accept one another, the program fee payment schedule is initiated. The total fee for the first year of teaching is $2500.