CPT Teaching Jobs
Teaching CPT roles are a natural fit for graduate students in education, curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, and TESOL programs, where classroom-based or instructional work is a core component of the degree. Many programs require a supervised teaching practicum as part of the curriculum, making CPT authorization straightforward to document and secure through your DSO.
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This is a Teaching Assistant (TA) position with the Department of English in which the student will serve as an instructor of record and will teach one or two sections of ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration.
Hours per Week
10-20 hours per week
College/Department Overview
Department of English, College of Liberal Arts. The College of Liberal Arts serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors.
Department Specific Job Functions
“Full-Time” teaching assistants work 20 hours per week as instructors of record and teach two sections of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. “Part-Time” teaching assistants work 10 hours per week as instructors of record and teach one section of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters:
All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester:
Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception:
If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration. Teaching Assistants must enroll in and complete ENG 5533: Teaching Methods for Teaching Assistants or ENG 5723: Composition Pedagogies during the fall semester in which they begin teaching, must attend a week-long orientation before the fall semester begins, and must maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA for renewal.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Applicants should have excellent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English as well as strong critical thinking skills. Selected teaching assistants will be required to handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, will need to balance their own coursework with a significant teaching load, and must be able to plan ahead, maintain a schedule, and organize teaching materials.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information For Applicants
In addition to your application, please be prepared to provide the following documents when applying:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic writing sample
- Degree transcripts for all degrees
Position Overview
This is a Teaching Assistant (TA) position with the Department of English in which the student will serve as an instructor of record and will teach one or two sections of ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration.
Hours per Week
10-20 hours per week
College/Department Overview
Department of English, College of Liberal Arts. The College of Liberal Arts serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors.
Department Specific Job Functions
“Full-Time” teaching assistants work 20 hours per week as instructors of record and teach two sections of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters. “Part-Time” teaching assistants work 10 hours per week as instructors of record and teach one section of either ENG 1113: English Composition or ENG 1213: English Composition and Research, during the fall and spring semesters.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters:
All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester:
Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception:
If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts by August 1st, to qualify for consideration. Teaching Assistants must enroll in and complete ENG 5533: Teaching Methods for Teaching Assistants or ENG 5723: Composition Pedagogies during the fall semester in which they begin teaching, must attend a week-long orientation before the fall semester begins, and must maintain a 3.25 graduate GPA for renewal.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Applicants should have excellent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English as well as strong critical thinking skills. Selected teaching assistants will be required to handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, will need to balance their own coursework with a significant teaching load, and must be able to plan ahead, maintain a schedule, and organize teaching materials.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information For Applicants
In addition to your application, please be prepared to provide the following documents when applying:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic writing sample
- Degree transcripts for all degrees
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Get Access To All JobsTeaching CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
How does teaching work qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT must be directly tied to your academic program, and teaching roles qualify when your degree program includes coursework in pedagogy, curriculum design, instructional methods, or a required teaching practicum. Graduate students in education, TESOL, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction programs typically have the clearest path to CPT approval because classroom teaching is explicitly part of the degree. Your offer letter from the employer and a letter from your academic advisor connecting the role to your coursework are usually sufficient for your DSO to authorize CPT.
Can I do a teaching CPT job part-time while taking classes?
Yes, and part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) is the most common arrangement for teaching roles during an active semester. Many schools, tutoring centers, and after-school programs are accustomed to hiring part-time instructors and can structure hours around your class schedule. Full-time teaching CPT is available during summer or winter breaks without affecting your class load, but keep in mind that accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your entire program makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation.
What types of employers offer teaching CPT positions?
K-12 schools, community colleges, tutoring and test-prep companies, after-school enrichment programs, language learning centers, and educational nonprofits are among the most consistent sources of CPT teaching placements. University academic departments also hire graduate students as teaching assistants or instructors, which often counts as CPT when structured correctly. Some curriculum development roles at edtech companies qualify as well, provided your DSO agrees the work connects directly to your degree program.
How do I get CPT authorized for a teaching role?
Start by getting a written offer letter from the employer that describes your specific role, responsibilities, and the dates and hours of employment. Bring that letter to your DSO along with documentation showing how the role connects to your academic program, such as a course syllabus, a program requirement statement, or a letter from your faculty advisor. Your DSO will update your I-20 with the CPT authorization, which is typically issued within a few business days. You can begin working only after the CPT start date listed on your updated I-20, not before.
Where can I find teaching CPT jobs?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for F-1 students searching for CPT-eligible teaching positions, as the job board is specifically built for international students and filters roles by work authorization type. Beyond that, your university's career center and education department often maintain partnerships with local schools and tutoring organizations that have hired CPT students before. Reaching out directly to education programs, community learning centers, and language schools in your area can also surface opportunities that are not widely posted online.