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STEM Instructor green card sponsorship opens a permanent U.S. career path for foreign educators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Employers file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before sponsoring an I-140 petition, and EB-2 or EB-3 classification depends on your degree level and teaching experience.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Abington seeks to hire part-time Youth Program instructors for grades K-12 from June 2027 through August 2027. Topics to be taught include STEM programming, arts, writing, leadership and soft skills, wellness, and others.
Job Duties
- Instructors are responsible for assisting with creating and implementing program curriculum and lessons, managing supplies, and the supervision of minors participating in programs.
- Instructors must work collaboratively with the Youth Program Director, Student counselors, and Continuing Education staff to create an inviting, enjoyable and educational environment for students.
- Attend team meetings as expected by Youth Program Director.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.
- Must be outgoing, work well with children, have strong customer service skills, and be a self-starter.
- For most openings, an advanced degree in an appropriate discipline, from an accredited institution, is required.
- Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- Summer instructors are needed for daytime in-person programming from Monday through Thursday June 28 through August 12 2027, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additionally, are required to attend a one-day, in-person staff orientation at Penn State Abington, scheduled between June 21st and June 25th, prior to the start of the camp sessions. Should there be any conflicts during this time frame, we can address them further during the interview.
- To be considered for this opening, applicants must apply online and submit a resume including any teaching experience, and cover letter stating the types of programs that you interested in teaching.
- Instructors will be required to attend a mandatory staff orientation prior to the camp season.
Scope of youth programs are dependent on course content and vary in length. Multiple vacancies are available for various programs. Employment is also contingent upon adequate student enrollment in the Youth Programs.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR). Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Abington seeks to hire part-time Youth Program instructors for grades K-12 from June 2027 through August 2027. Topics to be taught include STEM programming, arts, writing, leadership and soft skills, wellness, and others.
Job Duties
- Instructors are responsible for assisting with creating and implementing program curriculum and lessons, managing supplies, and the supervision of minors participating in programs.
- Instructors must work collaboratively with the Youth Program Director, Student counselors, and Continuing Education staff to create an inviting, enjoyable and educational environment for students.
- Attend team meetings as expected by Youth Program Director.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.
- Must be outgoing, work well with children, have strong customer service skills, and be a self-starter.
- For most openings, an advanced degree in an appropriate discipline, from an accredited institution, is required.
- Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- Summer instructors are needed for daytime in-person programming from Monday through Thursday June 28 through August 12 2027, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additionally, are required to attend a one-day, in-person staff orientation at Penn State Abington, scheduled between June 21st and June 25th, prior to the start of the camp sessions. Should there be any conflicts during this time frame, we can address them further during the interview.
- To be considered for this opening, applicants must apply online and submit a resume including any teaching experience, and cover letter stating the types of programs that you interested in teaching.
- Instructors will be required to attend a mandatory staff orientation prior to the camp season.
Scope of youth programs are dependent on course content and vary in length. Multiple vacancies are available for various programs. Employment is also contingent upon adequate student enrollment in the Youth Programs.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR). Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in STEM Instructor
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive STEM teaching experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers, since mismatches delay PERM certification significantly.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified database
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. school districts, colleges, and STEM programs with confirmed green card sponsorship history for instructors. Focusing on employers who have sponsored before shortens the conversation about willingness to file PERM.
Prioritize districts with ongoing STEM staffing shortages
School districts in rural areas and states with documented STEM teacher shortages are more motivated to sponsor foreign instructors through PERM because domestic recruitment repeatedly fails, which is a required showing under DOL's recruitment test.
Use O*NET to document your specialty occupation duties
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for STEM Instructors and align your resume's duty descriptions to the listed tasks. DOL reviews job requirements during PERM, and a clear match between your documented duties and O*NET reduces the risk of audit.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code and the employer's county. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage, and accepting a lower offer can stall the filing or force a renegotiation mid-process.
Understand priority date backlogs before filing
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date may face a long queue even after USCIS approves your I-140. Plan your status maintenance strategy during the wait, since employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits regardless of EB category.
Green Card STEM Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
What PERM steps must an employer complete to sponsor a STEM Instructor for a green card?
The employer starts with a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, then runs a formal recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. If recruitment yields no qualified applicants, the employer files the PERM application with DOL. After DOL certifies the PERM, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status or consular processing once a visa number is available.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for STEM Instructors?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, subject to an annual lottery, and renewable in limited increments. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. PERM labor certification replaces the LCA filing used for H-1B, and there's no lottery, though per-country annual limits mean nationals of certain countries face priority-date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
Which EB category applies to foreign STEM Instructors without a U.S. master's degree?
EB-3 covers foreign STEM Instructors who hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as biology, mathematics, computer science, or engineering. EB-2 is available if you hold a master's degree or can document a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive post-degree STEM teaching experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the stronger filing category based on your specific credentials.
How do I find school districts and STEM programs that have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can search specifically for school districts, community colleges, universities, and STEM-focused institutions that have filed PERM for instructor roles. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship experience reduces the time spent educating HR teams about the PERM process and signals genuine organizational capacity to complete a multi-year filing.
Can I change employers mid-process after my I-140 is approved?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was already approved, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar STEM instructional occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's petition, protecting the time already accumulated in the backlog.