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Teaching Jobs in the USA
For those who meet the often strict immigration
criteria the U.S. offers a wealth of opportunities for teachers
looking to move and work there either on a permanent basis or
an extended working holiday.
Whether you choose to pursue a position with
a private institution or a public school, the first thing you
need to make sure is that you meet the immigration requirements.
In every instance the best place to get the latest requirements
for entry into the U.S. is with your local Embassy or Consulate,
but for a general overview of the immigration policies for the
U.S. click here.
If you don’t meet the general requirements of the U.S. immigration
system however and are relying on a school to sponsor your application
you may find the going extremely tough unless you are extremely
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The amount of paperwork and bureaucracy required for the school
to successfully petition the authoritiesabout your application is
often far outweighed by the skills the applicant can bring to the
position. In general, teachers will fall under the ‘E3’
(Employment Third Preference) category for work related visas within
the U.S. As the title implies, ‘third preference’ does
not put teaching up the ladder in terms of importance in the eyes
of the U.S. immigration authorities. If you are looking to find
a teaching job in America, from within America, the going is relatively
easier. Each state however has it’s own teacher licencing
requirements, and you would do well to make sure you are familiar
with the requirements in the state you wish to work. The ways in
which to find a teaching job in America can be as varied as the
jobs themselves and your approach depends largely on whether you
are applying from within the country or from outside. For those
looking to find sponsorship to enter the U.S. you might wish to
read our article on 'Finding
work overseas' for some useful tips and strategies.
There are many, many online job portals that cater specifically
for teacher jobs in the U.S. (such as Education
Jobs) in addition to the many employment agencies that also
deal specifically with teaching jobs. Local newspapers are also
a good source of jobs, with many of them often having an ‘education’
supplement from time to time.
There are also online directories of K-12 schools, private institutions
and universities if you wish to take a more direct approach and
contact these institutions directly. Bear in mind that the Internet
has made it easy for overseas applicants to send unsolicited job
applications to schools and other institutions, so this practice
may be frowned upon in some places. It might pay more dividends
to send a polite exploratory e-mail or letter first and asking permission
to send your C.V. for consideration at a later time. |
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