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Early Childhood Education roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Teacher or Trainee program category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form, while your host employer provides the classroom setting, training plan, and daily supervision.
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Get Access To All JobsEarly Childhood Special Education Teacher (Preschool Classroom)
Application Deadline
8/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date ed
7/28/2026
Contact
Maria Moncayo
(909) 628-1202 Ext. 1126
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$64,995 - $136,092 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$62,309 - $130,469 District Induction Program provided for teachers with preliminary credentials.
Length of Work Year
183 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Position No:
CT26-27-
Location:
TBD
School Year:
2026-2027
About the Employer
Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award-winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities. We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District!
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California teaching credential: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education OR Proof of University Intern Eligibility: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education - English Learner Authorization
A detailed screenshot from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website (ctc.ca.gov) OR a credential status letter from your university with an anticipated date of completion, OR proof of credential application, OR an Intern Eligible letter from your University. PLEASE NOTE: Credential must be ed by July 1, 2026. The CTC screenshot of your credential needs to include your name, document number, authorization code and description, issue date, and expiration date. A certificate suitable for framing copy and/or expired copies of your credential will not be accepted.
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Copy of Transcript (All Undergraduate AND Graduate coursework)
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Credential Copy (Detailed screenshot from CTC website including your name, type of credential, document number and expiration date, OR an Intern Eligible letter from your University.)
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English Learner Authorization (Please upload your credential again to satisfy this requirement if your ELA is embedded)
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Letter of Introduction
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Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) letters of recommendation - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Letters from relatives are not acceptable.)
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Resume
Comments and Other Information
IN-HOUSE APPLICANTS: Please complete a transfer request during the advertising of this vacancy. Forms are available on the District website and in the Human Resources office, which can be emailed or delivered to Dana Molina, Credential Technician. OUTSIDE APPLICANTS: Please apply on www.edjoin.org. Please scan and attach all required documents to your EDJOIN application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery. If you experience technical difficulties, please call the EdJoin Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-900-8945. The Chino Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (CVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9). The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Grace Park, Ed. D. Deputy Superintendent Title II Coordinator (Employees) Chino Valley USD 13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 grace_park@chino.k12.ca.us Robert Nelson Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, & Support Systems Title IX Coordinator District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination Equity Compliance Officer Chino Valley USD 13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 robert_nelson@chino.k12.ca.us Ann-Marie Hickerson Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance District Section 504 Coordinator Title II Coordinator (Students) Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit www.chino.k12.ca.us/page/45440.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (Preschool Classroom)
Application Deadline
8/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date ed
7/28/2026
Contact
Maria Moncayo
(909) 628-1202 Ext. 1126
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$64,995 - $136,092 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$62,309 - $130,469 District Induction Program provided for teachers with preliminary credentials.
Length of Work Year
183 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Position No:
CT26-27-
Location:
TBD
School Year:
2026-2027
About the Employer
Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award-winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities. We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District!
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California teaching credential: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education OR Proof of University Intern Eligibility: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education - English Learner Authorization
A detailed screenshot from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website (ctc.ca.gov) OR a credential status letter from your university with an anticipated date of completion, OR proof of credential application, OR an Intern Eligible letter from your University. PLEASE NOTE: Credential must be ed by July 1, 2026. The CTC screenshot of your credential needs to include your name, document number, authorization code and description, issue date, and expiration date. A certificate suitable for framing copy and/or expired copies of your credential will not be accepted.
-
Copy of Transcript (All Undergraduate AND Graduate coursework)
-
Credential Copy (Detailed screenshot from CTC website including your name, type of credential, document number and expiration date, OR an Intern Eligible letter from your University.)
-
English Learner Authorization (Please upload your credential again to satisfy this requirement if your ELA is embedded)
-
Letter of Introduction
-
Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) letters of recommendation - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Letters from relatives are not acceptable.)
-
Resume
Comments and Other Information
IN-HOUSE APPLICANTS: Please complete a transfer request during the advertising of this vacancy. Forms are available on the District website and in the Human Resources office, which can be emailed or delivered to Dana Molina, Credential Technician. OUTSIDE APPLICANTS: Please apply on www.edjoin.org. Please scan and attach all required documents to your EDJOIN application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery. If you experience technical difficulties, please call the EdJoin Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-900-8945. The Chino Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (CVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9). The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Grace Park, Ed. D. Deputy Superintendent Title II Coordinator (Employees) Chino Valley USD 13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 grace_park@chino.k12.ca.us Robert Nelson Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, & Support Systems Title IX Coordinator District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination Equity Compliance Officer Chino Valley USD 13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 robert_nelson@chino.k12.ca.us Ann-Marie Hickerson Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance District Section 504 Coordinator Title II Coordinator (Students) Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit www.chino.k12.ca.us/page/45440.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Early Childhood Education
Align your credentials with program category requirements
The Teacher category requires a valid teaching credential from your home country and two years of experience. The Trainee category suits early-career professionals without full licensure. Confirm which fits your background before approaching host employers.
Document your child development coursework specifically
Host employers and designated sponsors scrutinize whether your degree covers early childhood development, not just general education. Gather official transcripts, course syllabi, and any practicum or fieldwork records to demonstrate direct subject alignment.
Target licensed childcare centers and independent schools
Public school districts rarely host J-1 visa Teacher exchange visitors outside formal government programs. Licensed private preschools, Montessori schools, and independent early childhood centers are more flexible host employers and actively recruit internationally.
Search for J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Filter by early childhood education job titles and employer sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. host organizations that have worked with exchange visitors before, saving you from approaching employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Request the training plan template before accepting an offer
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan outlining your weekly objectives, supervision structure, and skill benchmarks. Ask the host employer to draft this before you finalize the offer so delays don't push back your program start date.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Teacher and Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before applying for certain other U.S. visas. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific situation triggers this requirement before committing.
Early Childhood Education J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits early childhood education professionals?
It depends on your experience level. The Teacher category fits credentialed educators with at least two years of classroom experience who hold a valid teaching license in their home country. The Trainee category suits early-career professionals or recent graduates in child development or education who are building hands-on U.S. experience under structured supervision.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an early childhood education role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, not your host employer. The designated sponsor reviews your qualifications, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your program compliance. The preschool or childcare center where you work is the host, not the legal visa sponsor.
How can I find U.S. early childhood education employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. early childhood education roles and filter for employers familiar with J-1 exchange visitor arrangements. Private Montessori schools, licensed childcare centers, and independent preschools are the most common host employers, since public school districts typically operate under separate state credentialing rules that limit J-1 placements.
Will my home-country early childhood education degree be accepted by U.S. host employers?
Most host employers accept international degrees in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field, but they will look for direct coursework alignment. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps translate your qualifications into U.S. equivalency terms. Your designated sponsor may also require evidence that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
Can I extend my J-1 program if the host employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible but require approval from your designated sponsor, not just your host employer. The Teacher category allows extensions up to the program maximum, provided you remain in a qualifying role and your sponsor confirms continued compliance. Request the extension at least 30 days before your current DS-2019 end date to avoid any gap in authorized status.