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The French Ministry of Education is offering 1700 teaching assistantship positions in French Primary and Secondary schools to American citizens between the ages of 20-30 years years of age, graduates or undergraduates, who are proficient in French.

The gross remuneration of foreign assistants is 890 euros, minus approximately 60 euros for social security (medical insurance). Assistants are responsible for their transportation to France. The regional education authorities will hold an introductory course before taking up duties. These free courses facilitate the assistant's integration and introduce them to their jobs in the schools. Assistants are responsible for making their accomodation and residence arrangements.

Public Universities in France can hire foreigners as visiting professors (professeurs associés) or as Maîtres de Conférences Associés, Assistants and Lecteurs. The Franco-American Commission for Educational Exchange in Paris (Fulbright Commission) has a general information sheet on "Teaching Positions in France" with useful addresses in both France and the United States.

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