Teach in a U.S. School | USA J1 Teacher Program Hiring for Job at United States (U.S) Full Time

Roles and Responsibilities

The USA J1 Teacher Program is a non-immigrant cultural exchange program which allows school teachers the opportunity to come to the U.S. on a J1 Visa and to teach in accredited primary and secondary schools.

Teacher may work in a U.S. school for up to 3 years, with the possibility of a 1 or 2 year extension.

The J1 Teacher Program includes a cultural component which gives teachers the opportunity to engage more broadly with Americans and to share their own cultures with their U.S. hosting communities.

At the end of the program, teachers return home with new classroom and pedagogic skills to share with their home communities and schools.

Desired Candidate Profile

If you meet the following qualifying requirements, we encourage you to apply!

• Currently employed as a teacher in his or her home country, or country of legal residence OR If not currently employed as a teacher, have within the past 12 months completed an advanced degree beyond the equivalent of a U.S. bachelors degree in either general education, or in the specific academic subject field in which they intend to teach.
• Non-U.S. citizens.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Have strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Possess a degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelors degree in either general education, or in the specific academic subject field in which they intend to teach.
• Meet the necessary qualifications for teaching in primary (including pre-kindergarten) or secondary schools in their home country.
• Have at least two (2) years of full time, post-degree classroom teaching experience as a lead teacher in a primary or secondary school.
• Are of good reputation and character.
• Have the ability to satisfy the teaching eligibility standards, including any necessary certification or licensing, of the U.S. state or school in which they intend to teach.
• Do not intend to use the Teacher Program as a path to permanent residency or employment in the U.S.

Perks and Benefits

Teacher salaries are set by schools and districts based upon pedigree and experience.

Teachers can expect to earn the same salary and benefits as their American counterparts, ranging from $35000-$50000 per year.

Teachers will typically be offered a 1 year contract from their host school, at the end of the year; schools and participants will determine whether they want to extend their contract.

Teacher participant’s dependent (spouse) can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that grants them permission to work full time while on a J-2 visa.