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Assistant Teacher roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and the employer completes PERM labor certification. School districts and private institutions increasingly sponsor foreign educators, making this a viable path to permanent U.S. residency for credentialed teaching professionals.
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Get Access To All JobsTeacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)
Job Number: P172602
Posting Date: Jul 30, 2026, 9:58:44 AM
Primary Location: North/Northwest Side-7345 North Washtenaw Avenue (Philip Rogers School)
Salary Range: $36,476.82 to $54,962.59
JOB DESCRIPTION -
CLASS TITLE: Teacher Assistant
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms, operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials, assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses; assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary; may assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification Requirements. Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Educator License Application
- Work Keys
- Paraprofessional Assessment
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.
Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)
Job Number: P172602
Posting Date: Jul 30, 2026, 9:58:44 AM
Primary Location: North/Northwest Side-7345 North Washtenaw Avenue (Philip Rogers School)
Salary Range: $36,476.82 to $54,962.59
JOB DESCRIPTION -
CLASS TITLE: Teacher Assistant
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms, operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials, assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses; assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary; may assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification Requirements. Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Educator License Application
- Work Keys
- Paraprofessional Assessment
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.
Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Teacher
Get your teaching credentials evaluated first
Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation agency before PERM filing. A bachelor's in education from outside the U.S. needs an equivalency determination to satisfy the EB-3 skilled worker minimum requirement.
Confirm the role meets PERM's degree requirement
PERM only covers positions where a bachelor's degree is normally required for the role, not just preferred. Ask the hiring school whether their job description specifies an education degree as a requirement before advancing any sponsorship conversation.
Target districts with existing PERM filing history
Large public school districts and international school networks have active PERM sponsorship infrastructure. Search DOL disclosure data to identify districts that have filed PERM applications for teaching roles in recent years rather than approaching employers cold.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring education employers
Filtering assistant teacher roles by green card sponsorship history saves significant time. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity, so you can focus applications on districts and schools already familiar with the PERM process.
Understand the recruitment test employers must pass
PERM requires employers to advertise the role and document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. You'll need to wait out this supervised recruitment period, which DOL typically reviews within six to eighteen months, before your I-140 can be filed.
Check prevailing wage requirements before accepting an offer
DOL requires employers to pay the PERM prevailing wage for your specific teaching role and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage level before signing an offer letter, since underpaying invalidates the labor certification.
Green Card Assistant Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Teacher role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most assistant teacher positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in special education or early childhood development, and the employer documents that requirement in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for assistant teachers?
The PERM-based green card path leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, so your application isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date waiting periods can stretch the process to two to five years depending on your nationality.
Which types of schools are most likely to sponsor green cards for assistant teachers?
Large public school districts, international private schools, and special education programs that face documented teacher shortages are the most active green card sponsors. Charter school networks with centralized HR departments also sponsor more frequently than smaller independent schools, which often lack the administrative capacity to navigate PERM filings.
How can I find assistant teacher jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search assistant teacher roles specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, removing the guesswork of identifying which districts and schools will sponsor. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards, where sponsorship policies are rarely disclosed upfront and can change between posting and offer.
What documents should I prepare before a school agrees to sponsor my green card?
You'll need a NACES-approved credential evaluation of your foreign degree, official transcripts, any state teaching certificates or licensure documentation, and a detailed resume matching the PERM job description. Having these ready before the employer initiates recruitment advertising speeds up the PERM timeline and reduces the risk of USCIS issuing a Request for Evidence on your I-140.