Elementary Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Major: Elementary (ages 5-11)
• Required Certificates:

  Teaching Credential/License

• Work Visa Eligibility: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, The, Barbados, Cameroon, Cook Islands, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Guernsey, Guyana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom (UK), Zimbabwe

Job Benefits:

No sponsor fees — there are no program or placement fees for teachers.

Full visa sponsorship — we handle your J-1 visa sponsorship and all required paperwork.

Relocation support from start to finish — including guidance with your foreign credential evaluation and teaching license application .

Free airfare to the U.S. — we purchase your plane ticket and arrange your travel details.

Airport pickup and transportation to your school district from orientation.

Comprehensive orientation week with accommodations provided, so you can settle in and connect with other international teachers.

Healthcare insurance exceeds U.S. Department of State requirements

Dental coverage

Competitive salary with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Local Advisor support in your community to help you adjust and succeed.

Job Description:

Teach Elementary in the U.S. with Participate Learning

Make a difference in young learners’ lives while growing your career through cultural exchange!

For nearly four decades, Participate Learning has connected international educators with schools across the U.S. As a U.S. Department of State–designated sponsor , we now support teachers in 711 schools across 80 districts in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

As an Ambassador Teacher , you’ll join a welcoming community where 97% of teachers renew and 96% recommend the experience. Enjoy no sponsor fees , full visa and relocation support , and mentoring from day one .

We’re seeking: Qualified primary teachers with training and experience teaching ages 5–11 who are currently working in a school setting.

Benefits include:

• Cultural exchange in action
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Financial stability and family support
• A life-changing experience you’ll carry home

Start Date: August 2026

Apply today:

Questions? [email protected]