H-1B Visa Elementary Teacher Jobs
Elementary teacher roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Most sponsoring employers are private, charter, or international schools. State teaching licensure adds a credential layer beyond the H-1B petition itself, so confirming state requirements early matters.
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Licensed Elementary School/1st Grade
Date Posted:
8/3/2026
Location:
Mountain Point Elementary
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
08/05/2026
Job Description
Licensure Requirements
All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
- Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
- Supplementary Life and AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.
Position Type:
Licensed Elementary School/1st Grade
Date Posted:
8/3/2026
Location:
Mountain Point Elementary
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
08/05/2026
Job Description
Licensure Requirements
All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
- Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
- Supplementary Life and AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Elementary Teacher
Verify your state teaching license early
H-1B approval doesn't automatically satisfy state licensure requirements. Start the credential evaluation and state license application before you receive a job offer, since processing can take months and employers won't file without confirmed eligibility.
Target private and charter schools first
Public school districts are often government entities that don't qualify as H-1B sponsors. Private, charter, and international schools are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for elementary teachers, so focus your search on those employer types.
Confirm the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your county and grade level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for elementary teachers in your target location before negotiating.
Check DOL LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to see which schools have filed Labor Condition Applications for elementary teacher roles. This shows you which employers have an actual H-1B sponsorship track record, not just a stated willingness to sponsor.
Understand the cap-subject timeline for school hiring
Most schools aren't cap-exempt, so your H-1B must be selected in the April lottery with an October 1 start date. If you're hired in spring, you'll need bridging authorization to cover the gap between your OPT or current status expiry and October 1.
Get your foreign degree evaluated before filing
USCIS requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator to confirm your foreign education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in education. Request the evaluation early since it's a required document in the I-129 petition package.
H-1B Visa Elementary Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an elementary teacher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, elementary teaching qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in education, early childhood education, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job requirements as stated by the employer, so the position description must specify the degree requirement clearly. Roles described as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to a Request for Evidence.
Can public school districts sponsor H-1B visas for teachers?
Some can. Public school districts can sponsor H-1B visas if they are organized as a qualifying employer under the INA, but many districts are government entities that fall outside standard H-1B eligibility rules. Private schools, charter schools, and international schools operate as private employers and are the most reliable H-1B sponsors for elementary teacher roles. Confirm the district's legal employer structure before applying.
How do I find elementary teacher jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate shows employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for elementary teacher roles, which is the strongest indicator of genuine sponsorship history. Filtering by occupation and location lets you identify schools that have sponsored teachers before, rather than relying on employers who state they're open to sponsorship but have no filing record to back it up.
Does my home country teaching credential count toward H-1B eligibility?
It can, but it must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service and confirmed as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in education. USCIS doesn't accept foreign credentials at face value. If your degree is in a different field, years of teaching experience won't substitute for the degree equivalency requirement the way they might for some other H-1B occupations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my school loses its accreditation or closes?
If your employer ceases operations or your position is terminated, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another status, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period ends. USCIS allows you to begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, not necessarily approved.