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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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Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Temporary Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher.
Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
- 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons Job Descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Saratoga Springs area.
COMPENSATION:
The hourly rate for this position is between $16.05-19.95 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
LIFE AT BRIGHT HORIZONS:
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
INTRODUCTION
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Temporary Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher.
Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
- 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons Job Descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Saratoga Springs area.
COMPENSATION:
The hourly rate for this position is between $16.05-19.95 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
LIFE AT BRIGHT HORIZONS:
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Teacher
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.
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Find Assistant Teacher JobsAssistant Teacher Green Card Sponsorship: 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, 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.
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