Initial Requirements
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must:
Meet the qualifications for teaching in their home country or legal residence, AND the U.S. host school state
Have a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in Education
Have a minimum of 2 years teaching or related professional experience
Be of good reputation and character
Be working as a teacher in the home country or country of legal residence at the time of application
If not working as a teacher, otherwise meet the eligibility qualifications and (a) have recently (within 12 months of application) completed an advanced degree and (b) have two years of full-time teaching experience within the past eight years;
Be proficient in English, using the following minimum benchmarks as a guide only (not all school districts require it):
TOEFL - 84 overall
IELTS - Band 6 or higher
PTE Academic - 55 overall
J1 or H-1B SPONSOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A copy of participant's passport including prior visas to the US + 1 passport size photo (2x2)
Two (2) reference letters within the last 12 months
A copy of degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
One (1) letter from a school administrator on official letterhead, where participant taught full-time that acknowledges that they are willing to take part in a cross-cultural activity (i.e. virtual exchange)
One (1) letter from a colleague on letterhead that attests to participant's good reputation and professionalism
Proof of qualification to teach in home country (i.e. licenses/certificates with English translation)
Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE)
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR FCE AND LICENSE APPLICATION
Teacher's Board Exam Report (LET or PBET)
Copy of College/Graduate School Diploma/s and/or Certificate of Completion
Copy of PRC ID (Teacher's License)
Original Transcript of Records (1 set) in University official sealed envelopes
Certificate/s of Employment
Certification that you are currently teaching (AND for at least two years)
Resume
Medical Clearance
NBI Clearance
Police Clearance
Letters of Good Moral Character from three (3) references
NOTE:
Teach-USA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or. any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on J1 visa qualifications and US school district's employment qualifications.