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Early Childhood Teacher positions in the United States are available to international educators through the J-1 visa Teacher program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host schools partner with designated sponsors to issue your DS-2019 and oversee your exchange program placement.
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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 as an Early Childhood Teacher
Verify your teaching credentials transfer correctly
Many U.S. states require foreign teaching certificates to be evaluated by a credential assessment body before a host school can proceed. Get your transcripts and licensure documents assessed early, as this step can take six to eight weeks.
Target public school districts with critical shortage designations
The J-1 Teacher category was designed for schools facing educator shortages, particularly in early childhood and elementary grades. Districts with critical shortage status are far more likely to have existing relationships with designated sponsors and active placement pipelines.
Search Migrate Mate to find host employers open to J-1 Teacher placements
Not every early childhood program advertises J-1 compatibility. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and school districts that have hosted international educators, so you target roles where the sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement before applying
The J-1 Teacher category typically carries a two-year home residency requirement, meaning you must return to your home country for two years after the program before switching to most other U.S. visa categories. Plan your longer-term U.S. career path around this obligation from the start.
Confirm your host school will sign the training plan documents
Your designated sponsor, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, issues the DS-2019, but the host school must formally agree to the program terms and sign off on your training plan. Secure that written commitment before you submit any sponsor application materials.
Time your application to align with U.S. academic hiring cycles
Most U.S. school districts post early childhood teaching vacancies between January and April for the following fall semester. Submitting your DS-2019 request to a designated sponsor outside this window significantly reduces your placement options.
Early Childhood Teacher J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Early Childhood Teacher roles?
The J-1 Teacher category is the correct program for certified educators filling early childhood or K-12 teaching positions at U.S. primary and secondary schools. It differs from the Intern and Trainee categories, which are for students or early-career professionals in structured training programs. You must hold a valid teaching certificate from your home country and have at least three years of teaching experience to qualify.
Who is actually sponsoring my J-1 visa, the school or a separate organization?
The school is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. J-1 sponsorship comes from a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, which issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The host school works alongside the designated sponsor but cannot issue the DS-2019 itself. You must secure both a host school placement and a designated sponsor to proceed.
How can I find early childhood teaching roles where J-1 sponsorship is already in place?
Many school districts and early childhood programs don't advertise J-1 compatibility in their job postings, which makes direct outreach time-consuming. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and school districts that have a history of hosting international educators, so you can focus your applications on programs where the sponsorship pathway is already established rather than starting from scratch with each employer.
Does the J-1 Teacher category come with a two-year home residency requirement?
Yes, most J-1 Teacher participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means after your J-1 program ends, you must reside in your home country for two years before you can change to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or apply for a green card. A waiver is possible in limited circumstances, such as if returning would cause exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen spouse or child, but waivers are not routinely granted.
Can I extend my J-1 Teacher program if my host school wants to keep me on?
The J-1 Teacher program has a maximum duration of three years, and extensions beyond that are not permitted under this category. Your designated sponsor must approve any extension before your current DS-2019 expires, and your host school must confirm continued placement. Extensions are subject to your sponsor's internal deadlines, which are typically set several months before your program end date.