Green Card Infant Teacher Jobs

Infant Teacher green card sponsorship is available through the EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree pathways, both requiring PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor. Childcare centers and early learning programs sponsor foreign early childhood educators for permanent U.S. residency through the full I-140 and adjustment of status process.

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Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationAnnapolis, MD
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Infant Child Care Teacher
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Infant Child Care Teacher
Casey's
Ankeny, Iowa
$17 - $19/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Infant Toddler Teacher
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Infant Toddler Teacher
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, California
$25 - $35/hr
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Infant-Toddler Teacher
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Infant-Toddler Teacher
Applied Medical
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
$22 - $29/hr
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Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program
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Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Annapolis, Maryland
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Infant Teacher

Match your credentials to the right EB category

EB-3 skilled worker covers you if you have at least two years of early childhood experience. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's in early childhood education or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive teaching experience. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers.

Get your foreign transcripts evaluated early

PERM labor certification requires the employer to verify your minimum qualifications. A NACES-member credential evaluation agency converts your foreign early childhood degree into a U.S. equivalent, preventing delays when DOL reviews whether you meet the job's stated education requirement.

Target licensed childcare centers with HR infrastructure

PERM requires the employer to run a full DOL-compliant recruitment test, post job ads, and document rejections. Use Migrate Mate to identify childcare employers with active green card sponsorship history, since centers with dedicated HR staff are far more equipped to complete that process.

Verify the prevailing wage before accepting any offer

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Infant Teacher roles in your work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC code 25-2011 in your city before the offer is finalized, so there are no surprises at the PERM stage.

Understand priority date backlogs for your country

EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, your priority date may face a significant backlog even after USCIS approves your I-140. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to understand how long your wait could realistically be.

Protect your priority date if you change centers

Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. Confirm both conditions with your employer before switching roles.

Green Card Infant Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions

Can an Infant Teacher role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Yes. Infant Teacher positions most commonly qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of experience or training. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive early childhood experience. The employer defines the minimum qualifications in the PERM job description, and that description must honestly reflect what the job requires.

How does green card sponsorship for Infant Teachers differ from H-1B sponsorship?

Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. For EB-2 and EB-3, the employer first completes PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, which involves a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. H-1B visa skips PERM but grants only temporary status and is subject to an annual lottery. The green card path is longer but results in permanent authorization.

How do I find childcare employers willing to sponsor an employment-based green card?

Start by searching Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location. PERM sponsorship requires substantial employer investment, so target licensed early learning centers, Head Start programs, and hospital-based childcare facilities, which are more likely to have HR staff experienced in DOL recruitment compliance and I-140 filing.

What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an Infant Teacher job?

Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role at the offered wage. This involves a prevailing wage determination using OFLC Wage Search, a mandatory recruitment period with specific job postings and documentation, and a 60-day waiting period before filing. Only after DOL certifies the PERM can the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS.

What happens to my green card case if I change Infant Teacher employers mid-process?

If your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. Separately, an approved I-140 locks in your priority date, which can transfer to a new employer's I-140 even if you switch earlier. These are two distinct rules; both conditions matter depending on where you are in the process.