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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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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Stone-Robinson Elementary
2026-27 School Year
Teach • Lead • Inspire
Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools
Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!
In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!
We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources.
Our ideal candidates are:
- Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, and are continually growing and improving
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
- Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement
WHY WORK IN OUR SCHOOLS
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
- A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more
- The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional
Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
LOCATION
Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Are you ready to join the ACPS Team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? If so, then follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.
STEP 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. Instructions will be included in the email. If you've already taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
STEP 3: Continue to check our Jobs page frequently as new positions are added throughout the spring and summer. You need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, but you can search by categories or by keywords like “teacher” or “counselor”, and you can also sign up for weekly email alerts.
STEP 4: Our school principals and assistant principals will review your application and will contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education. More information can be found on the VDOE website.
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
CONTACT INFORMATION
The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.
INTRODUCTION
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Stone-Robinson Elementary
2026-27 School Year
Teach • Lead • Inspire
Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools
Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!
In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!
We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources.
Our ideal candidates are:
- Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, and are continually growing and improving
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
- Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement
WHY WORK IN OUR SCHOOLS
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
- A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more
- The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional
Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
LOCATION
Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Are you ready to join the ACPS Team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? If so, then follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.
STEP 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. Instructions will be included in the email. If you've already taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
STEP 3: Continue to check our Jobs page frequently as new positions are added throughout the spring and summer. You need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, but you can search by categories or by keywords like “teacher” or “counselor”, and you can also sign up for weekly email alerts.
STEP 4: Our school principals and assistant principals will review your application and will contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education. More information can be found on the VDOE website.
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
CONTACT INFORMATION
The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.
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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.