Teaching Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York is one of the most active states for teaching visa sponsorship, with demand spanning New York City's public school system, private K-12 schools, and universities including Columbia, NYU, and Cornell. International teachers find opportunities across the five boroughs and upstate cities like Buffalo and Albany, particularly in bilingual education, special education, and higher education roles.
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Educates obstetrical patients and their significant others in maternity services available, breastfeeding techniques, baby care, self-care and infant CPR. Provides continuing education to all disciplines of Lenox Hill Hospital caregivers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts patient classes in post discharge instructions, breastfeeding, baby care, infant behavior, and infant CPR. Develops daily class schedules in conjunction with the Head Nurse. Distributes class schedules to patients and invites them to attend.
- Provides bedside consultation for breastfeeding mothers.
- Reviews newborn screening specimen slips, assures completeness of slips, logs specimens, and prepares for mailing.
- Conducts tours of Maternal Child Health department. Informs prospective patients of Lenox Hill Hospital maternity service routines.
- Performs direct patient care when assigned by nursing management.
- Participates in quality improvement projects including continuing education presentations and data collection, updates policies, procedures and standards, as needed.
- Performs related duties as required.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Staff Nurse in Maternal Child Health nursing. One (1) year concentrated experience in post partum well baby care, within the past 2 years.
- Lactation consultant certification or active applicant for lactation consultant exam.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Public speaking skills. Ability to teach and counsel. Good problem solving abilities.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
INTRODUCTION
Educates obstetrical patients and their significant others in maternity services available, breastfeeding techniques, baby care, self-care and infant CPR. Provides continuing education to all disciplines of Lenox Hill Hospital caregivers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts patient classes in post discharge instructions, breastfeeding, baby care, infant behavior, and infant CPR. Develops daily class schedules in conjunction with the Head Nurse. Distributes class schedules to patients and invites them to attend.
- Provides bedside consultation for breastfeeding mothers.
- Reviews newborn screening specimen slips, assures completeness of slips, logs specimens, and prepares for mailing.
- Conducts tours of Maternal Child Health department. Informs prospective patients of Lenox Hill Hospital maternity service routines.
- Performs direct patient care when assigned by nursing management.
- Participates in quality improvement projects including continuing education presentations and data collection, updates policies, procedures and standards, as needed.
- Performs related duties as required.
ADA Essential Functions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Staff Nurse in Maternal Child Health nursing. One (1) year concentrated experience in post partum well baby care, within the past 2 years.
- Lactation consultant certification or active applicant for lactation consultant exam.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Public speaking skills. Ability to teach and counsel. Good problem solving abilities.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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Which visa types are most common for teaching roles in New York?
The J-1 visa Exchange Visitor visa is widely used for teachers through programs like the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program, allowing international educators to teach in U.S. schools for up to three years. The H-1B visa applies to higher education and some specialty K-12 roles requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Teachers at universities may also encounter O-1 visas for those with distinguished academic records.
Which companies and institutions sponsor visas for teaching jobs in New York?
New York City Public Schools, the largest school district in the country, has sponsored international teachers through official exchange programs. Private and independent schools such as Horace Mann, Dalton, and Riverdale Country School have hired international faculty. At the higher education level, Columbia University, NYU, Fordham University, and CUNY campuses regularly sponsor H-1B and J-1 visas for academic and instructional staff.
Which cities in New York have the most teaching sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of sponsored teaching positions in the state, driven by the sheer size of its public school system and concentration of private universities. Buffalo and Rochester have active markets through their public school districts and institutions like the University of Buffalo. Albany sees demand tied to state government education roles and SUNY schools. Smaller cities like Ithaca and Syracuse have opportunities concentrated around Cornell and Syracuse University respectively.
How to find teaching visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters teaching roles in New York by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support your status. The platform covers K-12, higher education, and instructional roles across New York City and upstate. Creating a profile lets you target schools and universities that have a documented history of sponsoring international educators.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for international teachers seeking sponsorship?
New York State requires teachers in public schools to hold or be working toward New York State teacher certification, which can affect visa eligibility and employer willingness to sponsor. International teachers on J-1 visas must work through a designated program sponsor, not directly with the school. The New York City Department of Education participates in specific exchange programs that have distinct application timelines, typically running well ahead of the academic year start.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.