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Entry level roles in the United States are available with J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern and Trainee program categories, depending on whether you're currently enrolled in school or recently graduated. No lottery applies, and host employers range from corporate offices to nonprofits and government agencies.
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Sacred Heart School is a parish affiliated elementary school serving students, from TK through 8th grade. We are located in the city of Covina in the San Gabriel Valley region. Our mission is to provide our students with a strong Catholic faith based community that celebrates our Catholic faith, promotes a vigorous and elevated academic program, and provides our students with a strong spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional foundation that will serve them well as they move forward in their educational career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sacred Heart is looking for a full time grade 7 homeroom teacher with experience and expertise in the subject areas of middle school math and science. The candidate must demonstrate experience in research-based and grade level appropriate instructional strategies to teach Grades 7 and 8 accelerated math skill development as well as the subject areas of Gr. 6 Earth & Space Science, Gr. 7 Life Science and Gr. 8 Physical Science.
Sacred Heart’s junior high math and science teacher will develop lessons to focus on student understanding higher level math computations in algebra, mathematical reasoning and creative problem-solving. The candidate will need to fashion lessons to facilitate students’ engagement with scientific data, including gathering, analyzing, and presenting experimental and observational data in charts and graphs. The candidate is required to incorporate the study of science and math successfully to integrate and expand these two subjects across all other curricular areas.
Our goal is to prepare our junior students for high school science and math courses that direct students to apply science and math concepts successfully in practical, real-life applications. To foster this goal, this position also requires the junior high science teacher to plan and supervise an annual science focused overnight field trip for both 6th and 7th grade levels and a science focused day field trip for grade 8.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the 7th grade homeroom teacher is the moderator and supervisor for Sacred Heart School’s Associated Student Council, ASC. As the ASC moderator, the 7th grade teacher will act in an advisory position and supervise the ASC student leadership team’s school-wide service and outreach projects, promote student centered extra-curricular activities and support ASC lead school events.
All Sacred Heart full time teachers are expected to attend faculty, department, and grade-level meetings. SHS teachers are assigned supervision duties after school and participate in faith formation activities, including masses, prayer services, staff retreats, and student retreats.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches five junior high core subject areas and manage the daily duties of a homeroom teacher.
- Instruction follows standards-based (California state and Archdiocesan) curriculum.
- Creates and submits lesson plans following the weekly faculty calendar schedule.
- Utilizes Gradelink to maintain grades, attendance, and other school records.
- Provides regular communication with students, their families, and the school administration concerning student progress.
- Participates and collaborates with other grade level educators in monthly Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) to evaluate, monitor, and update curriculum, assessment, and provide academic support to students.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching math and science at the upper elementary through high-school level; preferably working with middle-school aged/ junior high level students.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A teaching credential in any secondary science (geoscience, physics, chemistry, biology, and/or foundational-level) is preferred as well as experience and/or credential in upper elementary or high school level math-related field.
- Prefer prior teaching experience in a Catholic educational setting.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
INTRODUCTION
Sacred Heart School is a parish affiliated elementary school serving students, from TK through 8th grade. We are located in the city of Covina in the San Gabriel Valley region. Our mission is to provide our students with a strong Catholic faith based community that celebrates our Catholic faith, promotes a vigorous and elevated academic program, and provides our students with a strong spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional foundation that will serve them well as they move forward in their educational career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sacred Heart is looking for a full time grade 7 homeroom teacher with experience and expertise in the subject areas of middle school math and science. The candidate must demonstrate experience in research-based and grade level appropriate instructional strategies to teach Grades 7 and 8 accelerated math skill development as well as the subject areas of Gr. 6 Earth & Space Science, Gr. 7 Life Science and Gr. 8 Physical Science.
Sacred Heart’s junior high math and science teacher will develop lessons to focus on student understanding higher level math computations in algebra, mathematical reasoning and creative problem-solving. The candidate will need to fashion lessons to facilitate students’ engagement with scientific data, including gathering, analyzing, and presenting experimental and observational data in charts and graphs. The candidate is required to incorporate the study of science and math successfully to integrate and expand these two subjects across all other curricular areas.
Our goal is to prepare our junior students for high school science and math courses that direct students to apply science and math concepts successfully in practical, real-life applications. To foster this goal, this position also requires the junior high science teacher to plan and supervise an annual science focused overnight field trip for both 6th and 7th grade levels and a science focused day field trip for grade 8.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the 7th grade homeroom teacher is the moderator and supervisor for Sacred Heart School’s Associated Student Council, ASC. As the ASC moderator, the 7th grade teacher will act in an advisory position and supervise the ASC student leadership team’s school-wide service and outreach projects, promote student centered extra-curricular activities and support ASC lead school events.
All Sacred Heart full time teachers are expected to attend faculty, department, and grade-level meetings. SHS teachers are assigned supervision duties after school and participate in faith formation activities, including masses, prayer services, staff retreats, and student retreats.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches five junior high core subject areas and manage the daily duties of a homeroom teacher.
- Instruction follows standards-based (California state and Archdiocesan) curriculum.
- Creates and submits lesson plans following the weekly faculty calendar schedule.
- Utilizes Gradelink to maintain grades, attendance, and other school records.
- Provides regular communication with students, their families, and the school administration concerning student progress.
- Participates and collaborates with other grade level educators in monthly Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) to evaluate, monitor, and update curriculum, assessment, and provide academic support to students.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching math and science at the upper elementary through high-school level; preferably working with middle-school aged/ junior high level students.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A teaching credential in any secondary science (geoscience, physics, chemistry, biology, and/or foundational-level) is preferred as well as experience and/or credential in upper elementary or high school level math-related field.
- Prefer prior teaching experience in a Catholic educational setting.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
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Clarify your DS-2019 category early
Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee status fits recent graduates with at least one year of relevant work experience. Choosing the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and can invalidate your program before it starts.
Build a training plan before approaching employers
Host employers must co-sign a formal training plan outlining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and skill benchmarks. Arriving with a draft plan specific to your entry level role makes employers far more willing to engage with the J-1 visa process.
Search for J-1 host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter entry level openings at U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Prior hosting history signals the employer already understands the DS-2019 process and won't back out over administrative unfamiliarity.
Verify field-of-study alignment before accepting offers
Your entry level role must fall within or directly adjacent to your degree or professional field. A marketing graduate placed in an unrelated operations role risks program termination by the designated sponsor during a compliance review.
Confirm the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Designated sponsors typically require host employers to be E-Verify participants. Ask your prospective host directly before your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, since discovering non-enrollment after acceptance can restart your job search from scratch.
Understand the 30-day grace period limits your options
After your J-1 program end date, you have only 30 days to depart, transfer to a new program, or change status. For entry level positions, negotiate an end date that accounts for this window before signing your offer letter.
Entry Level J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an entry level job seeker?
The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled full-time in a degree program outside the United States. The Trainee category applies if you've graduated within the past 12 months and have at least one year of work or study experience in your field. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, determines which category you qualify for based on your documentation.
Does my host employer sponsor my J-1 visa directly?
No. The host employer where you'll work is not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, that reviews your program, issues your DS-2019, and monitors compliance throughout your exchange. The host employer signs the training plan and provides the work placement, but the designated sponsor carries legal responsibility for your status.
Can I work in any entry level role on a J-1 visa?
Not quite. Your entry level role must align with your field of study or prior professional training. A computer science student can't obtain J-1 approval for an unrelated customer service role without a demonstrable skills connection. Your designated sponsor reviews the training plan for this alignment before issuing the DS-2019, so confirming fit early prevents delays.
How do I find entry level employers that are open to J-1 program participants?
Use Migrate Mate to search for entry level positions at U.S. employers with documented J-1 hosting history. Employers who have hosted exchange visitors before are familiar with the DS-2019 workflow, co-signing training plans, and reporting obligations, which significantly reduces administrative friction on your end.
Does the J-1 two-year home residency requirement apply to entry level positions?
It depends on your funding source and country of origin. If your program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll be subject to the two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant status. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific situation triggers this requirement before you accept the placement.