J-1 Visa Assistant Teacher Jobs
Assistant Teacher positions in the U.S. are accessible to international educators through the J-1 Teacher program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host schools partner with designated sponsors to issue the DS-2019, covering placements typically lasting up to three years in public or private K-12 settings.
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This is an off-campus, Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) Teaching Assistant (TA) position which serves as the School-Age Assistant Teacher for Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City. The position site is not on UCO’s campus. The School-Age Assistant Teacher (SAAT) supports the delivery of high-quality, afterschool, school break, and summer learning programming for elementary and middle school youth. The position focuses on helping students strengthen Reading and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through tutoring, project-based learning, and enrichment activities. The SAAT promotes a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages academic growth, creativity, and positive social development.
Hours per Week
As needed, up to 25 hours per week (maximum), Monday-Friday.
The schedule will be assigned by Urban League’s Director of Education, based on the program’s needs.
[Off-Campus Partner] Agency Overview
Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Education & Family Development Department. Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. is an affiliate of the National Urban League and a United Way Partner Agency. The Urban League Education and Family Development Program focuses on supplemental education and supportive family services for students that attend high-poverty, low-performing schools.
Position Specific Job Functions
Assist in implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities in Reading and STEAM subjects.
Provide homework assistance and small-group or one-on-one academic support.
Supervise students to ensure safety, positive behavior, and active participation.
Track attendance, student progress, and program outcomes as required.
Collaborate with program staff and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
Implement instructional materials provided by the Master Teacher and maintain an organized classroom space.
Support special events, field trips, and enrichment experiences.
Follow all organizational policies, youth protection standards, emergency procedures, and other duties as assigned.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
FWSP Requirements
To be considered for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) employment, you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Please be aware, the summer FWSP award is a separate application process, and is not included with the fall/spring FWSP award. Contact Financial Aid for more information. Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge or interest in Reading and STEAM subject areas.
Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
Ability to work afternoons, school breaks, and summer schedules.
CPR/First Aid certification required upon employment.
Must pass an OSBI background check and have a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all youth.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
Good interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented.
Dependable.
Punctual.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Position Overview
This is an off-campus, Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) Teaching Assistant (TA) position which serves as the School-Age Assistant Teacher for Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City. The position site is not on UCO’s campus. The School-Age Assistant Teacher (SAAT) supports the delivery of high-quality, afterschool, school break, and summer learning programming for elementary and middle school youth. The position focuses on helping students strengthen Reading and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through tutoring, project-based learning, and enrichment activities. The SAAT promotes a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages academic growth, creativity, and positive social development.
Hours per Week
As needed, up to 25 hours per week (maximum), Monday-Friday.
The schedule will be assigned by Urban League’s Director of Education, based on the program’s needs.
[Off-Campus Partner] Agency Overview
Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Education & Family Development Department. Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. is an affiliate of the National Urban League and a United Way Partner Agency. The Urban League Education and Family Development Program focuses on supplemental education and supportive family services for students that attend high-poverty, low-performing schools.
Position Specific Job Functions
Assist in implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities in Reading and STEAM subjects.
Provide homework assistance and small-group or one-on-one academic support.
Supervise students to ensure safety, positive behavior, and active participation.
Track attendance, student progress, and program outcomes as required.
Collaborate with program staff and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
Implement instructional materials provided by the Master Teacher and maintain an organized classroom space.
Support special events, field trips, and enrichment experiences.
Follow all organizational policies, youth protection standards, emergency procedures, and other duties as assigned.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
FWSP Requirements
To be considered for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) employment, you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Please be aware, the summer FWSP award is a separate application process, and is not included with the fall/spring FWSP award. Contact Financial Aid for more information. Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge or interest in Reading and STEAM subject areas.
Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
Ability to work afternoons, school breaks, and summer schedules.
CPR/First Aid certification required upon employment.
Must pass an OSBI background check and have a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all youth.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
Good interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented.
Dependable.
Punctual.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Teacher
Verify your teaching credential equivalency early
Designated sponsors require proof that your home-country teaching license or qualification is equivalent to a U.S. state credential. Request an official credential evaluation from your home country's education authority before applying to host schools.
Confirm the two-year home residency requirement applies
The J-1 Teacher category typically carries a two-year home-country residency requirement after your program ends. Determine whether you're subject to it before accepting an offer, since it restricts changing to certain other visa statuses.
Target districts with active J-1 host agreements
Not every school district has an existing relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor. Search for districts that have previously hosted J-1 teachers, since those schools already understand the DS-2019 process and training plan obligations.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned teaching roles
Filtering by visa type matters more than filtering by job title alone. Migrate Mate lets you identify Assistant Teacher openings at host employers who are familiar with J-1 program requirements, saving time on outreach to unprepared schools.
Understand what your designated sponsor actually controls
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 and monitors program compliance, but the host school drives your day-to-day placement. Clarify with any prospective sponsor which subjects and grade levels their program supports before committing.
Document your subject-matter experience for the training plan
Your designated sponsor and host school must submit a formal training plan to the State Department. Gather evidence of your subject expertise, including syllabi you have taught or transcripts, so the plan accurately reflects your classroom role.
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Find Assistant Teacher JobsAssistant Teacher J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Assistant Teacher positions?
The J-1 Teacher category is the primary fit for Assistant Teacher roles in U.S. K-12 settings. It applies to educators who hold a teaching credential from their home country and are placed at a public or private school through a State Department-designated sponsor organization. The category supports placements of up to three years and requires a qualifying host school agreement.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a teaching role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the school that hires you. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your compliance with program regulations, and serves as the official program administrator. The school where you teach is called the host organization, and its role is separate from that of the designated sponsor.
How can I find schools that are set up to host J-1 assistant teachers?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying Assistant Teacher openings at employers familiar with J-1 program requirements. Beyond that, focus your outreach on school districts in states with high teacher shortage designations, since those districts are more likely to have established host relationships with designated sponsors and to move quickly through the placement process.
Does the J-1 Teacher category carry a two-year home residency requirement?
Most J-1 Teacher participants are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA section 212(e). This means you must return to your home country for at least two years after your program ends before you can apply for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. A waiver is possible in limited circumstances, such as a state agency request or a no-objection statement, but approval is not guaranteed.
What documents does my designated sponsor need from me before issuing the DS-2019?
Designated sponsors typically require a valid teaching credential from your home country, proof of English proficiency, an official transcript or degree certificate, evidence of at least two years of full-time teaching experience, and a signed training plan agreed upon with your host school. Requirements vary by sponsor, so confirm the exact checklist directly with the organization administering your program before your host school makes a formal offer.
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