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STEM Teacher green card sponsorship opens a permanent U.S. residency path through EB-2 or EB-3, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. School districts and charter networks sponsor foreign STEM educators, though per-country backlogs apply for high-demand nationalities.
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Excel Academy is a network of 6 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 2,000 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.
At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.
About our Team
Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.
About the Role
Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.
Starting Salary & Start Date: $60 - $93k, commensurate with experience.
Your impact
- Teach Math or Science to Middle School students.
- Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation.
- Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards.
- Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel's strategies and best practices with consistency.
- Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time.
- Serve as a productive member of Excel Academy community.
- Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
- License or certification not required prior to start date.
You can learn more about licensure requirements through DESE here: https://elar2.com/Public/LicenseRequirements.
Mission Alignment
- You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model.
- You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
- You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work.
- You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.
Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.
Organization Overview
Excel Academy is a network of 6 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 2,000 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.
At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.
About our Team
Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.
About the Role
Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.
Starting Salary & Start Date: $60 - $93k, commensurate with experience.
Your impact
- Teach Math or Science to Middle School students.
- Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation.
- Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards.
- Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel's strategies and best practices with consistency.
- Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time.
- Serve as a productive member of Excel Academy community.
- Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
- License or certification not required prior to start date.
You can learn more about licensure requirements through DESE here: https://elar2.com/Public/LicenseRequirements.
Mission Alignment
- You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model.
- You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
- You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work.
- You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.
Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a STEM Teacher
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A U.S.-equivalent master's degree in education, mathematics, or a STEM discipline strengthens an EB-2 petition. If you hold only a bachelor's, document five years of progressive STEM teaching experience to meet the alternative advanced-degree standard before approaching employers.
Target districts with documented PERM history
Search Migrate Mate to identify school districts that have filed PERM labor certifications for STEM Teacher roles. Districts with prior filings already understand the recruitment-test obligations and prevailing-wage requirements, making the sponsorship conversation far more straightforward.
Check your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target district's county and SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing your Level I through Level IV range lets you verify the offer is PERM-eligible from day one.
Prepare a teaching portfolio for PERM recruitment evidence
During PERM's mandatory recruitment phase, your employer must show no qualified U.S. worker applied. A strong portfolio of certifications, O*NET-aligned competencies, and subject-matter credentials helps document why your qualifications satisfy the posted job requirements without disqualifying other applicants.
File your I-485 promptly to protect AC21 portability
Once your priority date becomes current, file the I-485 adjustment of status as soon as USCIS opens the window. After the I-485 has been pending 180 days, AC21 portability lets you change to a same-or-similar STEM teaching role without restarting the green card process.
Account for per-country backlogs in your offer timeline
EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits. Nationals from high-demand countries can face multi-year priority-date queues, so negotiate employment terms and any existing H-1B visa extensions with the final green card timeline in mind rather than the I-140 approval date alone.
Green Card STEM Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to STEM Teacher roles, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most STEM Teacher positions qualify under EB-3 Professionals, which requires a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree. If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive STEM teaching experience, your employer can file under EB-2 instead. The sponsoring district selects the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the posted position, not your personal credentials alone.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a STEM Teacher?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing-wage determination and a formal recruitment test, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B, there is no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country annual limits that can create priority-date backlogs for nationals from high-demand countries.
How do I find school districts that sponsor green cards for STEM Teachers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for school districts and charter networks with verified PERM filing history for STEM Teacher roles. Districts that have already navigated the labor certification process are more likely to sponsor again and have HR teams familiar with DOL recruitment requirements, reducing delays on your end.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for STEM Teacher applicants?
Before DOL certifies the PERM application, the sponsoring district must advertise the position, review all U.S. applicants, and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. Your role in this process is to ensure the job description accurately reflects the minimum requirements tied to your credentials so the employer can defend the hire if DOL audits the application.
Can I change school districts after my employer files the I-140?
You can transfer your priority date to a new employer's I-140 once the original petition was approved, even if you change districts. If your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same-or-similar STEM teaching role without restarting the green card process from the beginning.