CPT Teaching Assistant Jobs
Teaching Assistant jobs on CPT let F-1 students earn academic credit while supporting instruction in their field of study. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and the work must directly align with your degree program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTeaching Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Teaching Assistant job qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly relates to your field of study and your school's curriculum requires or offers credit for the work experience. A Teaching Assistant position in a department outside your major, or one where the connection to your coursework isn't documented, can be denied by your DSO. The burden is on you to demonstrate the academic link before authorization is granted.
Can I work as a Teaching Assistant on CPT while taking a full course load?
CPT doesn't exempt you from your program's full-time enrollment requirement. Most F-1 students on CPT must remain enrolled full-time while working, though some graduate programs allow exceptions for students in their final semester. Confirm your program's specific requirements with your DSO before accepting an offer, since violating enrollment rules can jeopardize your F-1 status.
How do I find Teaching Assistant positions at institutions familiar with CPT hiring?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Teaching Assistant postings by employer type and work authorization acceptance. Academic departments that have hired CPT students before are more likely to understand the I-20 amendment process and won't stall your start date waiting for HR to research what CPT is. Targeting those employers directly saves significant onboarding friction.
What happens to my OPT eligibility if I work as a Teaching Assistant on CPT for more than a year?
Accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your eligibility for post-completion OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't count toward that threshold regardless of duration. If you're considering multiple CPT positions across your program, map out the cumulative full-time equivalent hours with your DSO before each authorization.
Can I switch from one Teaching Assistant CPT role to another mid-semester?
Each CPT authorization is specific to a single employer, location, and job description listed on your I-20. Switching departments or institutions mid-semester requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO before you begin the new role. Working without updated I-20 documentation, even briefly, constitutes unauthorized employment and can affect your immigration record.