E-3 Visa Child Therapist Jobs
Child Therapist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in psychology, counseling, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it far more predictable than the H-1B visa for Australian mental health professionals ready to work stateside.
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The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director with the overall operation of the Center, including meeting the needs of families and supporting program operations, curriculum implementation, enrollment, staff recruitment and hiring, office administration, and staff supervision. This role is also responsible for developing and/or coordinating professional development opportunities and ensuring compliance with New Hampshire Child Care Licensing requirements.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Masters degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years of teaching young children in a professional setting.
- Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of office systems, including records maintenance and staff scheduling
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to supervise others
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kara Cave
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-6612
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Kara Cave, Director
Department Contact's Phone Number
6036466612
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Staffing and Supervision
- Oversee center-wide staffing patterns and ensure appropriate teacher-child ratios are maintained
- Participate in orientation of new staff
- Create and/or coordinate professional development opportunities
- Assist with office coverage as needed
- Participate in interviews and hire for Dartmouth College Child Care Center positions
- Participate in staff supervision and performance evaluations
- Interview and hiring temporary staff as needed
- Consult with individual teachers and teaching teams as needed
Percentage Of Time
40
Classroom and Curriculum
- With Director, develops and oversees the center’s curriculum and early education program
- With Director, develops and implements the center’s child assessment system
- Oversee and evaluates classrooms and acts as a resource to teaching teams
- Works with teaching staff to adapt programming to meet the needs of individual children and their families
Office and Center Administration
- May develop and convene Center committees, disseminates committee agenda and notes
- Reports concerns to the Director and assists with issue resolution
- Ensure that childcare licensing standards are met
- Acts on behalf of the Director in his/her absence and by request
- Monitors building maintenance services
Percentage Of Time
30
Percentage Of Time
10
Family Relations
- Assists with orientation for new staff
- Coordinates with staff to ensure families receive appropriate support.
- Assists with communication with families including newsletters, website, and center communications.
Percentage Of Time
10
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
Percentage Of Time
10
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position Purpose
The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director with the overall operation of the Center, including meeting the needs of families and supporting program operations, curriculum implementation, enrollment, staff recruitment and hiring, office administration, and staff supervision. This role is also responsible for developing and/or coordinating professional development opportunities and ensuring compliance with New Hampshire Child Care Licensing requirements.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Masters degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years of teaching young children in a professional setting.
- Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of office systems, including records maintenance and staff scheduling
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to supervise others
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kara Cave
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-6612
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Kara Cave, Director
Department Contact's Phone Number
6036466612
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Staffing and Supervision
- Oversee center-wide staffing patterns and ensure appropriate teacher-child ratios are maintained
- Participate in orientation of new staff
- Create and/or coordinate professional development opportunities
- Assist with office coverage as needed
- Participate in interviews and hire for Dartmouth College Child Care Center positions
- Participate in staff supervision and performance evaluations
- Interview and hiring temporary staff as needed
- Consult with individual teachers and teaching teams as needed
Percentage Of Time
40
Classroom and Curriculum
- With Director, develops and oversees the center’s curriculum and early education program
- With Director, develops and implements the center’s child assessment system
- Oversee and evaluates classrooms and acts as a resource to teaching teams
- Works with teaching staff to adapt programming to meet the needs of individual children and their families
Office and Center Administration
- May develop and convene Center committees, disseminates committee agenda and notes
- Reports concerns to the Director and assists with issue resolution
- Ensure that childcare licensing standards are met
- Acts on behalf of the Director in his/her absence and by request
- Monitors building maintenance services
Percentage Of Time
30
Percentage Of Time
10
Family Relations
- Assists with orientation for new staff
- Coordinates with staff to ensure families receive appropriate support.
- Assists with communication with families including newsletters, website, and center communications.
Percentage Of Time
10
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
Percentage Of Time
10
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Child Therapist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in psychology or counseling are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying to confirm equivalency in writing.
Target employers with state licensure support
Many U.S. states require a separate clinical license to practice as a Child Therapist. Ask prospective employers whether they provide supervised hours and licensure support, as this directly affects your ability to maintain valid E-3 status long-term.
Search for E-3 sponsorship through Migrate Mate
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to find employers with active sponsorship history and handle your LCA filing and consulate preparation from a single platform.
Prioritize employers already familiar with the LCA process
The E-3 requires your employer to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your visa interview. Hospital systems, school districts, and large behavioral health networks are more likely to have HR teams experienced with this step than private practices.
Clarify employment type before the offer stage
E-3 status requires a direct employer-employee relationship. Contract or per-diem Child Therapist arrangements through staffing agencies can complicate sponsorship eligibility, so confirm the role is a direct hire before investing time in the application process.
Time your application around state licensure portability
If you hold Australian registration, check whether the U.S. state you're targeting has a licensure compact or expedited pathway for internationally trained therapists. Filing your E-3 before you have a clear licensure pathway can create problems at consulate.
E-3 Visa Child Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Child Therapist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
The most direct way is to use Migrate Mate, which surfaces Child Therapist roles from employers with E-3 sponsorship history. Standard job boards rarely filter by visa type, and cold applications to employers unfamiliar with the E-3 process often stall at the HR stage. Targeting employers who already know how the LCA filing works saves significant time.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Child Therapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. Roles where a general degree in any discipline would suffice may not meet the specialty occupation standard. Your job offer letter should explicitly state the degree requirement for the specific position.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Child Therapists?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so there's no randomized selection process. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 per year and requires winning a lottery before an employer can even file. For eligible Australians, the E-3 is a substantially more reliable path to U.S. employment as a Child Therapist.
Can I work for a private therapy practice on an E-3 visa?
You can work for a private practice if it can act as a sponsoring employer and complete the DOL's Labor Condition Application process. The challenge is that small practices often lack HR infrastructure to manage the filing. Confirm early that the practice owner is willing to engage with USCIS and DOL requirements before accepting an offer.