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Pre-K teacher roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field. Many public school districts and private preschool networks sponsor H-1B petitions annually, making this a viable path for internationally trained educators seeking U.S. classroom positions.
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Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning an Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Pre-K Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The Pre-K Teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The Pre-K Teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student’s families, staff, and other members of the community.
An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that ALL scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results
- Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
- Collaborating with peers and to grow professionally
- Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement
- Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs
- Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking
- Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school-wide goals
- Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Director
- Participating in professional development opportunities
This job is a great fit if you:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and you have an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth - 3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level 5.
- Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
- Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
- Are Highly Qualified according to ISBE
PREFERRED
- You are bilingual
- Possess 1+ year of Teaching experience
BENEFITS SUMMARY
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
- Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
- Short and long term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
- Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) or Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
- On-going professional development opportunities:
- Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
- Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
- Weekly PDs
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Pre-K Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Pre-K Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.
Pre-K Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Pre-K Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning an Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Pre-K Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The Pre-K Teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The Pre-K Teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student’s families, staff, and other members of the community.
An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that ALL scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results
- Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
- Collaborating with peers and to grow professionally
- Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement
- Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs
- Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking
- Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school-wide goals
- Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Director
- Participating in professional development opportunities
This job is a great fit if you:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and you have an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth - 3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level 5.
- Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
- Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
- Are Highly Qualified according to ISBE
PREFERRED
- You are bilingual
- Possess 1+ year of Teaching experience
BENEFITS SUMMARY
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
- Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
- Short and long term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
- Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) or Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
- On-going professional development opportunities:
- Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
- Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
- Weekly PDs
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Pre-K Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Pre-K Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.
Pre-K Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Pre-K Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pre-K Teacher
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for H-1B approval. A degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education typically qualifies. A general education degree may require a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency.
Target school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts must be E-Verify participants to sponsor H-1B workers. Filter your search to districts in states with mandatory E-Verify laws, since they're already set up for the employer obligations your sponsorship requires.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 25-2011 before negotiating to know the floor your offer must clear.
Search H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Pre-K Teacher roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces school districts and preschool operators who have sponsored the role before, cutting out employers unlikely to navigate the process.
Understand the cap-exempt pathway through nonprofits
Private preschools affiliated with a nonprofit or a qualifying institution of higher education may file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Ask whether a prospective employer holds 501(c)(3) status, since cap-exempt filing lets you start any time of year.
Get state licensure lined up before your petition is filed
Most states require a teaching license or childcare director credential for Pre-K roles. USCIS will scrutinize whether the position genuinely requires a degree, and holding the state-issued credential for your classroom age group strengthens your specialty occupation case.
H-1B Visa Pre-K Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pre-K teacher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the position's requirements, not just the job title. If your employer's job description specifies a degree in a directly related field, the role meets the specialty occupation standard. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement carry more risk of a Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Pre-K teachers?
Public school districts, private preschool networks, Head Start programs, and university-affiliated early childhood centers are the most common sponsors. Nonprofit preschools affiliated with a qualifying institution may file outside the annual H-1B lottery cap, giving you more filing windows throughout the year. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with a history of filing H-1B Labor Condition Applications for early childhood education roles.
Is Pre-K teacher sponsorship subject to the H-1B lottery cap?
It depends on the employer. Public school districts and private for-profit preschools are subject to the annual cap and must file during the April registration window. Employers that are nonprofit organizations affiliated with an institution of higher education, or that operate as a nonprofit research organization, qualify for cap-exempt filing. Confirming your prospective employer's tax-exempt status before accepting an offer tells you which timeline applies to your petition.
What state licensing requirements affect H-1B sponsorship for Pre-K teachers?
Most states require a state-issued teaching license or early childhood educator credential to work in a licensed Pre-K classroom. USCIS uses state licensure requirements as evidence that the position genuinely requires specialized education, which supports the specialty occupation finding. If your home-country credentials don't automatically satisfy your state's requirements, starting the licensure application process before your employer files the H-1B petition strengthens your case.
How does prevailing wage work for Pre-K teacher H-1B petitions?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your job classification and work location. The DOL uses SOC code 25-2011 for preschool teachers to set wage levels. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up the applicable wage floor for your county before your employer submits the LCA, so you can verify your offer clears the required threshold.