what is the job outlook for german teachers?

Question

what is the job outlook for german teachers?

Answer 1

you just need a degree in ASL and take education courses.

Answer 2

Well, I met a friend in our toddlers' music class who's undergraduate degree is in German. She went to Germany to teach English. Now that she's back and married--she's going for a Masters in Elementary Ed. I don't think it will be easy to find a job teaching, but it isn't impossible.

Answer 3

Poor since german is eventually getting rubbed out of the public school foreign language scene. English language Learner teachers are hot though.

Answer 4

NOT TOO GOOD

Answer 5

fair.

there are places where programs are being cut because the admin. say that there are no teachers.

Get on the AATG listserv (AATG.org and look for links) as well as the job listserv. Teachers who are retiring/moving/or know about openings often list them on the listserv. You will need to be willing to relocate probably (for example, a German/French position for next year came up in Maryland, but I am too old and set with my family to relocate.) It is also a good idea to have a second subject area. Some older/traditional teachers have killed their program with excessive grammar and unwillingness to teach students other than the traditional 'best and brightest' and often the replacement will have only a part-time German position until their enthusiasm and new ideas rejuvenate the program. (so flame me, it happens). My german job was lost to budget cuts five years ago, but I had my second language to fall back on.

So, all in all, the situation is not bright, but it is not totally grim either. There are jobs for people who are willing to relocate, teach another subject or travel between schools, and have lots of enthusiasm to build a program.

Viel Glück beim Suche

former German teacher