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BridgeUSA J-1 Teacher Exchange – Teach in US Primary and Secondary Schools (up to 3 years)

The J-1 Teacher category lets qualified foreign teachers work full time as the teacher of record in accredited US primary and secondary schools for up to three years, with possible one- or two-year extensions. Placements go through sponsors designated by the US Department of State, listed on the official BridgeUSA website.

Who can apply

You need a degree equivalent to a US bachelor's in education or your subject, at least 2 years (24 months) of teaching or related experience, good English, and the teaching qualifications of your home country and of the US state where you will teach. You can only apply through a State Department-designated sponsor; ask the sponsor for its fees in writing before paying anything.

Type
Legal work route
Organisation
U.S. Department of State (BridgeUSA)
Location
United States
Field
Education · Primary and secondary teaching
Level
Professional
Deadline
Rolling (apply any time)
Pay or funding
Paid by the host school as a full-time teacher; sponsors may charge programme fees, which they must disclose.

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