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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Preschool (PreK) Classroom Co-Teacher
Salary Step Scale: $41,641 - $83,599, based on education, experience, and licensing status.
Timeline: January 4, 2027 for the 2026-2027 School Year, and beyond
School: Partnership Academy
Mission:
Partnership Academy’s mission is to create learning experiences and partnerships that empower students to achieve their greatest potential in order to be positive contributors in their community.
Vision:
To be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future.
About:
At Partnership Academy (PA), our work is grounded in purpose, partnership, and possibility.
As a public charter school located in Richfield, PA serves students from preschool through 8th grade across the South Metro. We are committed to creating exceptional learning experiences that empower students to achieve their greatest potential and become positive contributors to their communities. Guided by our vision to be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future, every role at PA directly supports meaningful, lasting impact.
Our students benefit from data-driven instruction, a strong English Learner program, and engaging Specials classes. Beyond the classroom, our community takes pride in academic success and strong partnerships with organizations and individuals that help make PA truly exceptional.
Our team is inspired by the opportunity to serve students within a culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe strong relationships are at the heart of student success, and we intentionally cultivate a community where staff and families feel valued, supported, and connected.
At PA, employees don’t just join for a job, they join for a mission-aligned community committed to making a difference.
Our staff stay because they experience the impact of their work every day. Whether through meaningful relationships with students and families, strong collaboration with colleagues, or ongoing professional growth, PA is a place where purpose and practice align. We invest in our people through professional development — ensuring our staff are equipped to help students thrive in an ever-changing world. In addition, PA is a proud recipient of the Grow your Own grant, creating pathways for non-licensed staff into licensed staff members.
We are proud to offer a workplace where:
- Staff see and feel their impact on student growth and future success
- Relationships with students, families, and colleagues are foundational to our culture
- Professional development supports continuous growth and innovation
- Compensation is transparent and equitable
- Retention remains strong, reflecting a community where people choose to stay
- Our values consistently center students, equity, and a positive, inclusive culture
At Partnership Academy, we are building more than a school—we are building a community that prepares students and staff alike for a successful future.
Job Description:
Partnership Academy is seeking a collaborative, culturally responsive educator to co-teach in one of our play-based, 4-year-old VPK preschool classrooms.
Partnership Academy has a strong commitment to culturally and developmentally relevant instruction for all students. Through a highly collaborative culture, Partnership Academy teachers work in teams to provide differentiated and hands-on instruction. Partnership Academy supports its educators to constantly improve their instruction in ways that directly impact students’ academic, linguistic, social, and emotional growth.
The preschool classroom teacher will co-teach to provide exceptional instruction and play-based learning to a class of 20 students. Through weekly professional development sessions, formal and informal observations, and frequent feedback, Partnership Academy educators are encouraged and motivated to constantly push themselves to perform at the highest standards.
We are looking for a classroom teacher who can collaborate effectively with a strong team, including a Preschool Co-Teacher, Associate Educators, Special Education staff, Multilingual Teachers, Early Learning Corps Members, Instructional Coaches, and Family Specialists. In addition, the teacher should stay highly engaged with joint teaching and mentoring systems of support.
Teachers in this position must also ensure they analyze and adapt provided curriculum and teach in a way that supports High Scope standards, effectively collect and interpret data to guide instruction, provide individualized instruction based on student needs, partner with families and guardians to support students, and establish a strong culture of learning and community.
The Preschool Classroom Teacher will be responsible for:
- Learning and implementing the HighScope curriculum and COR Advantage assessment system, while incorporating Reggio Emilia principles into the learning environment.
- Planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate daily schedule that includes large-group and small-group facilitation.
- Building positive, responsive relationships with children through developmentally appropriate interactions that support their individual needs, interests, and perspectives.
- Using a play-based approach to learning that values children’s voices, choices, and active participation.
- Applying a strong understanding of child development to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
- Creating and maintaining engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments in the classroom, gym, and outdoor spaces that reflect children’s interests and needs.
- Communicating regularly and effectively with families to support children’s learning and development.
- Maintaining children’s safety, supervision, and engagement throughout the day, including during meals, recess, and rest time.
- Participating in ongoing professional development, formal and informal observations, coaching, and feedback to strengthen teaching practices.
- Using designated planning time effectively to prepare materials, develop high-quality lesson plans, and create exemplary learning experiences.
- Using the established scope and sequence to plan intentional learning experiences that promote children’s growth.
- Learning and using the Kaymbu online system to support classroom documentation, assessment, and family communication.
- Demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to the school’s mission, vision, and values while contributing to the ongoing quality and improvement of the preschool program.
Qualifications
- Minnesota Teaching License* (Preferred)
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students (Preferred)
- Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
- Spanish Speaker (Preferred)
*In lieu of licensure, applicants must demonstrate qualifications such as Child Development Associates or Bachelors of Arts/Science in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
Commitment to Equity:
Partnership Academy is committed to equity and diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve as outlined in our Values in Action and Racial Equity in Educational Achievement Policy. Partnership Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Position: Preschool (PreK) Classroom Co-Teacher
Salary Step Scale: $41,641 - $83,599, based on education, experience, and licensing status.
Timeline: January 4, 2027 for the 2026-2027 School Year, and beyond
School: Partnership Academy
Mission:
Partnership Academy’s mission is to create learning experiences and partnerships that empower students to achieve their greatest potential in order to be positive contributors in their community.
Vision:
To be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future.
About:
At Partnership Academy (PA), our work is grounded in purpose, partnership, and possibility.
As a public charter school located in Richfield, PA serves students from preschool through 8th grade across the South Metro. We are committed to creating exceptional learning experiences that empower students to achieve their greatest potential and become positive contributors to their communities. Guided by our vision to be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future, every role at PA directly supports meaningful, lasting impact.
Our students benefit from data-driven instruction, a strong English Learner program, and engaging Specials classes. Beyond the classroom, our community takes pride in academic success and strong partnerships with organizations and individuals that help make PA truly exceptional.
Our team is inspired by the opportunity to serve students within a culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe strong relationships are at the heart of student success, and we intentionally cultivate a community where staff and families feel valued, supported, and connected.
At PA, employees don’t just join for a job, they join for a mission-aligned community committed to making a difference.
Our staff stay because they experience the impact of their work every day. Whether through meaningful relationships with students and families, strong collaboration with colleagues, or ongoing professional growth, PA is a place where purpose and practice align. We invest in our people through professional development — ensuring our staff are equipped to help students thrive in an ever-changing world. In addition, PA is a proud recipient of the Grow your Own grant, creating pathways for non-licensed staff into licensed staff members.
We are proud to offer a workplace where:
- Staff see and feel their impact on student growth and future success
- Relationships with students, families, and colleagues are foundational to our culture
- Professional development supports continuous growth and innovation
- Compensation is transparent and equitable
- Retention remains strong, reflecting a community where people choose to stay
- Our values consistently center students, equity, and a positive, inclusive culture
At Partnership Academy, we are building more than a school—we are building a community that prepares students and staff alike for a successful future.
Job Description:
Partnership Academy is seeking a collaborative, culturally responsive educator to co-teach in one of our play-based, 4-year-old VPK preschool classrooms.
Partnership Academy has a strong commitment to culturally and developmentally relevant instruction for all students. Through a highly collaborative culture, Partnership Academy teachers work in teams to provide differentiated and hands-on instruction. Partnership Academy supports its educators to constantly improve their instruction in ways that directly impact students’ academic, linguistic, social, and emotional growth.
The preschool classroom teacher will co-teach to provide exceptional instruction and play-based learning to a class of 20 students. Through weekly professional development sessions, formal and informal observations, and frequent feedback, Partnership Academy educators are encouraged and motivated to constantly push themselves to perform at the highest standards.
We are looking for a classroom teacher who can collaborate effectively with a strong team, including a Preschool Co-Teacher, Associate Educators, Special Education staff, Multilingual Teachers, Early Learning Corps Members, Instructional Coaches, and Family Specialists. In addition, the teacher should stay highly engaged with joint teaching and mentoring systems of support.
Teachers in this position must also ensure they analyze and adapt provided curriculum and teach in a way that supports High Scope standards, effectively collect and interpret data to guide instruction, provide individualized instruction based on student needs, partner with families and guardians to support students, and establish a strong culture of learning and community.
The Preschool Classroom Teacher will be responsible for:
- Learning and implementing the HighScope curriculum and COR Advantage assessment system, while incorporating Reggio Emilia principles into the learning environment.
- Planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate daily schedule that includes large-group and small-group facilitation.
- Building positive, responsive relationships with children through developmentally appropriate interactions that support their individual needs, interests, and perspectives.
- Using a play-based approach to learning that values children’s voices, choices, and active participation.
- Applying a strong understanding of child development to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
- Creating and maintaining engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments in the classroom, gym, and outdoor spaces that reflect children’s interests and needs.
- Communicating regularly and effectively with families to support children’s learning and development.
- Maintaining children’s safety, supervision, and engagement throughout the day, including during meals, recess, and rest time.
- Participating in ongoing professional development, formal and informal observations, coaching, and feedback to strengthen teaching practices.
- Using designated planning time effectively to prepare materials, develop high-quality lesson plans, and create exemplary learning experiences.
- Using the established scope and sequence to plan intentional learning experiences that promote children’s growth.
- Learning and using the Kaymbu online system to support classroom documentation, assessment, and family communication.
- Demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to the school’s mission, vision, and values while contributing to the ongoing quality and improvement of the preschool program.
Qualifications
- Minnesota Teaching License* (Preferred)
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students (Preferred)
- Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
- Spanish Speaker (Preferred)
*In lieu of licensure, applicants must demonstrate qualifications such as Child Development Associates or Bachelors of Arts/Science in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
Commitment to Equity:
Partnership Academy is committed to equity and diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve as outlined in our Values in Action and Racial Equity in Educational Achievement Policy. Partnership Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Preschool Teacher
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your transcript and degree title need to map directly to the job duties the employer lists. A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education gives you the clearest specialty-occupation argument when the employer files with USCIS.
Research prevailing wages before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for SOC code 25-2011 in your target city. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I wage for that metro area, which the employer certifies on the LCA before filing.
Target private schools and education-focused nonprofits
Private K-12 schools, Montessori programs, and university-affiliated lab schools are more likely to have HR teams experienced with H-1B visa filings than daycare chains. Search Migrate Mate to find employers in early childhood education with verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history.
Get your foreign teaching credential evaluated early
If you completed your degree outside the United States, have it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before applying. Employers need documentation that your qualification is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree when USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
Confirm each worksite has a separate certified LCA
If you teach at multiple campus locations, the employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite address. A single LCA does not cover unlisted sites, and working at an uncovered location puts your H-1B status at risk.
Ask HR about the H-1B timeline before your OPT expires
H-1B petitions under the cap have a filing window and selection rules that have changed recently. Build at least six months of lead time into your job search so the employer can prepare the LCA and I-129 before your current work authorization ends.
H-1B Visa Preschool Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Preschool Teacher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. H-1B specialty occupation requires that the position normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. A generic preschool aide role does not meet that standard. To qualify, the employer must structure the job description around degree-level duties in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a directly related discipline, and document why a bachelor's degree in that specific field is required for the position.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Preschool Teachers?
Private schools, Montessori networks, university-affiliated lab schools, and nonprofit early childhood programs with dedicated HR teams are the most common H-1B sponsors for teaching roles. These organizations typically have prior experience with the LCA and I-129 process. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers in early childhood education with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history searchable by city and role type.
What documents do I need to support an H-1B petition as a Preschool Teacher?
You'll need official transcripts and your diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, state teaching licensure or certification where required, and a detailed employer letter explaining why the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The employer also needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new school if I change jobs?
Yes, but the new employer must file a new H-1B petition with USCIS before your start date. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the petition is filed and received by USCIS, as long as your previous H-1B was lawfully approved. The new employer also needs a fresh certified LCA covering the new worksite location.
How long does H-1B status last for a Preschool Teacher role?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, further extensions are only possible if you have a qualifying permanent residence application at a specific stage under INA 104(c) or AC21. Extensions require the employer to file a new I-129 and a new certified LCA each time.