Teaching Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas hosts thousands of teaching positions across its massive public school districts, private schools, and universities, with visa sponsorship available through employers like Houston ISD, Dallas ISD, Austin ISD, and major research universities including UT Austin and Texas A&M. International educators with specialized subject expertise, particularly in STEM fields, are actively recruited statewide.
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Apprentice Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Compensation Type: Hourly
Position Summary: We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Teacher Retirement System
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.
- As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications.
- Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.
- Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).
Required/Preferred Education:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Title: Assistant Teacher
Apprentice Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Compensation Type: Hourly
Position Summary: We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Teacher Retirement System
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.
- As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications.
- Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.
- Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).
Required/Preferred Education:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Which visa types are most common for teaching roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for teachers in Texas working in specialty occupation roles, typically requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. The J-1 visa is widely used for cultural exchange teachers and visiting scholars at universities. Some school districts also sponsor teachers through the H-1B for STEM, bilingual, or special education positions where qualified U.S. candidates are scarce.
Which companies and school districts sponsor visas for teaching jobs in Texas?
Houston ISD, Dallas ISD, Austin ISD, and Fort Worth ISD are among the largest public school district employers in Texas with documented sponsorship histories, particularly for bilingual education and STEM teachers. On the higher education side, UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice University, and Baylor University regularly sponsor international faculty and instructors through H-1B visa and J-1 visa petitions.
How to find teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters teaching jobs in Texas specifically by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you from sorting through postings that won't support work authorization. You can search by subject area, district type, or city to find roles that match your qualifications. Migrate Mate is designed for international job seekers, so every listing you see is relevant to your situation as a foreign national seeking employer sponsorship.
Which cities in Texas have the most teaching sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth have the highest concentration of sponsored teaching positions, driven by large urban school districts and major universities. Austin is a growing market, particularly for university instructors and STEM educators. San Antonio also has a meaningful share of bilingual teaching roles given its large Spanish-speaking population, and it's home to several university campuses that sponsor international faculty.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for international teachers seeking sponsorship?
Texas requires teacher certification through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for K-12 positions, and international candidates typically need to have their credentials evaluated for equivalency before a school district can finalize sponsorship. Texas has a particularly strong demand for bilingual and ESL-certified teachers due to its large English-learner student population, which can improve sponsorship prospects in those specializations. University roles generally have different credential requirements than K-12 positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching jobs in Texas?
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.