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History Teacher roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in history or a closely related field. Most sponsoring employers are K-12 private schools, international schools, and universities. The H-1B cap-subject lottery runs each April, but cap-exempt school placements exist.
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Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: Day/evening with weekend rotation
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for working with newly admitted patients to obtain and document an accurate medication list to help avoid medication duplications, omissions, and errors. The information obtained will be entered into the electronic health record to be used by physicians and other health care providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent)
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required
- PTCB Medication History Certification required within twelve (12) months of start date
- Minimum five (5) years of pharmacy technician experience required
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: Day/evening with weekend rotation
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for working with newly admitted patients to obtain and document an accurate medication list to help avoid medication duplications, omissions, and errors. The information obtained will be entered into the electronic health record to be used by physicians and other health care providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB, NHA, or equivalent)
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required
- PTCB Medication History Certification required within twelve (12) months of start date
- Minimum five (5) years of pharmacy technician experience required
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a History Teacher
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to be in history, social studies education, or a directly related field. A general education degree without a history concentration can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing your major coursework before applying.
Target cap-exempt schools for faster sponsorship
Colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Prioritize these employers if you need status quickly or missed the April registration window.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify schools and universities with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for teaching roles. This filters out employers who advertise but have no track record of actually sponsoring visa petitions.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 25-3099 or 25-2031 for your metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, and underpaying will block certification.
Ask the school about their H-1B filing timeline
Private K-12 schools often sponsor H-1B transfers or new petitions mid-year outside the cap. Confirm whether the school has in-house HR experience with I-129 filings or uses an immigration attorney, since inexperienced filers cause preventable delays.
Collect state teaching license documentation early
Many states require a valid teaching license as part of the H-1B specialty occupation evidence package. If your license is from another country, start the state credentialing process immediately since evaluations can take several months.
H-1B Visa History Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a History Teacher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes secondary and post-secondary teaching positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in history, social studies, or a related discipline. The O*NET classification for history teachers at the post-secondary level lists a Job Zone 5, which supports the specialty occupation argument. A mismatch between your degree field and the subject you teach is the most common reason for an RFE.
Which types of schools sponsor H-1B visas for History Teachers?
Colleges and universities are the most reliable sponsors because they are cap-exempt under INA, meaning your petition skips the lottery. Private K-12 schools and international schools also sponsor H-1B petitions but are generally cap-subject. Public K-12 schools are government entities and cannot directly sponsor H-1B visas. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for teaching occupations before you apply.
Can a school sponsor my H-1B outside the April lottery window?
Cap-exempt employers such as universities and qualifying nonprofits can file H-1B petitions at any time of year. Cap-subject private schools must register during USCIS's March lottery window for an October 1 start date. If you already hold H-1B status with another employer, a school can file a transfer petition at any point without needing a new lottery slot.
What documentation does a school need to file my H-1B petition?
The school files Form I-129 with a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which requires wage documentation and a public access file. You'll need to provide official transcripts, your state teaching license or credentials evaluation, a copy of your passport and current visa, and your most recent I-94 record. Schools that have sponsored teachers before will have a checklist; those filing for the first time often underestimate the credential review timeline.
Does a history teaching credential from another country count toward H-1B eligibility?
A foreign teaching credential can satisfy the degree requirement if a credential evaluation service determines it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in history or education. USCIS accepts evaluations from NACES-member organizations. However, a foreign credential does not replace a U.S. state teaching license, which many employers list as a separate job requirement on top of the H-1B specialty occupation threshold.