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Instructor roles are a natural fit for F-1 OPT students with expertise in education, training, or a specialized field. Your OPT work authorization must align with your degree, so positions in curriculum development, corporate training, or academic instruction are your strongest targets. STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree qualifies.
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Get Access To All JobsPay: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, 8-hour shifts
Benefit package includes:
- Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Civic duty and military leave
Cultivate lives at the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio! If you have a knack for sharing your expertise on soil and plants with others we have the position for you. Grow your career as a Horticulture Instructor in this hands-on environment, helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.
Essential Duties:
- Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupational program areas taught to inmates.
- Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content.
- Review, select and adapt instructional materials to help individuals reach mastery of the competencies required for entry, advancement and upgrading occupations.
- Plan activities to efficiently initiate budget requests to assure that all equipment, supplies and materials are available to support a progressive training schedule.
- Monitor motivation, discipline and learning difficulties to bring about positive changes in the behavior of inmates.
- Evaluate and maintain records of the youthful offender's progress toward completion of pre-stated performance objectives.
- Execute all applicable forms to adhere to facility procedures.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the vocation certified to teach.
OR;
- Graduation from accredited high school or equivalent (GED) AND three (3) years’ experience in the vocation being taught and valid secondary teaching certification issued by the Ohio Department of Education required.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Ohio with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
- Must successfully complete all annual in-service requirements and pass an annual background check.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, 8-hour shifts
Benefit package includes:
- Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Civic duty and military leave
Cultivate lives at the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio! If you have a knack for sharing your expertise on soil and plants with others we have the position for you. Grow your career as a Horticulture Instructor in this hands-on environment, helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.
Essential Duties:
- Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupational program areas taught to inmates.
- Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content.
- Review, select and adapt instructional materials to help individuals reach mastery of the competencies required for entry, advancement and upgrading occupations.
- Plan activities to efficiently initiate budget requests to assure that all equipment, supplies and materials are available to support a progressive training schedule.
- Monitor motivation, discipline and learning difficulties to bring about positive changes in the behavior of inmates.
- Evaluate and maintain records of the youthful offender's progress toward completion of pre-stated performance objectives.
- Execute all applicable forms to adhere to facility procedures.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the vocation certified to teach.
OR;
- Graduation from accredited high school or equivalent (GED) AND three (3) years’ experience in the vocation being taught and valid secondary teaching certification issued by the Ohio Department of Education required.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Ohio with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
- Must successfully complete all annual in-service requirements and pass an annual background check.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Instructor
Align your subject area with your degree field
OPT requires a direct connection between your job and your degree. An Instructor role teaching data science, engineering, or business is defensible. A role outside your field of study risks your OPT authorization and should be avoided.
Target employers who regularly hire international educators
Community colleges, EdTech companies, corporate training firms, and coding bootcamps hire Instructors with international backgrounds regularly. These organizations understand work authorization timelines and are more likely to support H-1B visa sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Document the specialty occupation connection clearly
When applying, frame your Instructor role as requiring specialized knowledge, not just general teaching ability. Emphasize curriculum design, subject-matter expertise, and degree requirements. This framing matters when USCIS evaluates future H-1B petitions for Instructor positions.
Apply early if you need STEM OPT extension
STEM OPT applications must be submitted at least 90 days before your current OPT expires. Instructor roles at STEM-focused organizations may qualify. Confirm your employer has an E-Verify account, which is required for any STEM OPT extension approval.
Ask about sponsorship intentions before accepting an offer
Some academic and training employers assume OPT students will leave when authorization expires. Raise H-1B sponsorship directly during negotiations. Employers willing to commit early give you far more runway to plan your long-term career in the United States.
Use Migrate Mate to find Instructor roles open to OPT
Most general job boards don't filter for OPT-friendly employers. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. Browse Instructor listings from employers who already understand work authorization, saving you time and avoiding positions that won't support your visa status.
Instructor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Instructor on OPT?
Yes, as long as the Instructor role is directly related to your degree field. A computer science graduate teaching coding, or an education graduate leading classroom instruction, meets the OPT connection requirement. Roles that teach subject matter unrelated to your degree create authorization risk and should be avoided.
Do Instructor jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Some do. If your degree is in a STEM field and the Instructor role is at an organization with an active E-Verify account, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Roles at EdTech companies, coding bootcamps, or STEM-focused training programs are the most common qualifying scenarios. Confirm your employer's E-Verify status before applying.
How do I find Instructor jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to start. It surfaces Instructor roles from employers who are familiar with OPT and international hiring. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the process.
Is an Instructor role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but it requires careful framing. USCIS looks at whether a specific degree in a related field is normally required for the position. Instructors teaching highly specialized subjects, such as engineering, finance, or computer science, have stronger cases than those in general education roles where degree requirements are broad or flexible.
What happens if my Instructor job is part-time or contract-based?
OPT allows part-time work of at least 20 hours per week during post-completion OPT, so part-time Instructor roles can qualify. However, contract or freelance arrangements need careful documentation to demonstrate the work is consistent and degree-related. Multiple concurrent part-time Instructor positions can be combined to meet the 20-hour minimum threshold.