Teaching Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Teaching assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated at major research universities like the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and Rice University, which regularly hire international graduate teaching assistants. Houston, Austin, and College Station are the primary hiring hubs, with strong demand across STEM, humanities, and language instruction departments.
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Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School (7653 North Loop 1604 East, Live Oak, TX 78233)
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 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
Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher roles at Great Hearts:
- 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, 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 ATs become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor’s degree).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
- Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.
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 ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
US work authorization is required.
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: 4th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School (7653 North Loop 1604 East, Live Oak, TX 78233)
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 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
Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher roles at Great Hearts:
- 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, 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 ATs become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor’s degree).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
- Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.
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 ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
US work authorization is required.
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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Search Teaching Assistant Jobs in TexasTeaching Assistant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which universities and employers sponsor visas for teaching assistants in Texas?
The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Rice University, University of Houston, and Texas Tech University are among the most active sponsors of teaching assistant positions in Texas. These institutions regularly hire international graduate students and visiting educators, with sponsorship tied to graduate program enrollment or faculty appointments. Community college districts in Dallas and Houston also occasionally sponsor qualified candidates.
Which visa types are most common for teaching assistant roles in Texas?
The J-1 visa Exchange Visitor visa and the F-1 OPT authorization are the most common pathways for teaching assistants at Texas universities, particularly for graduate students. The H-1B visa is used less frequently for teaching assistant roles specifically, though it applies to full instructors and lecturers. Some positions at research universities also qualify under the H-1B if the role requires a specialty degree and carries faculty-level responsibilities.
Which cities in Texas have the most teaching assistant sponsorship jobs?
Austin and College Station lead in teaching assistant sponsorship volume due to the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University respectively. Houston is a strong secondary market, anchored by Rice University, the University of Houston, and several medical and professional schools. Dallas and San Antonio have growing opportunities through UT Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and Trinity University, particularly in STEM and education departments.
How to find teaching assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter teaching assistant roles by Texas to see positions at universities and institutions that have a verified history of sponsoring work visas. This is more targeted than general job searches, which rarely surface sponsorship status upfront. Creating a profile on Migrate Mate helps match you with Texas roles aligned to your field and visa eligibility.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for teaching assistant visa sponsorship?
Texas's concentration of large public research universities means many teaching assistant roles are tied to graduate enrollment, which affects visa type and duration. International graduate teaching assistants at Texas institutions are typically sponsored under F-1 or J-1 status rather than H-1B. Texas institutions must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for any H-1B teaching position, and public universities like UT and Texas A&M are cap-exempt H-1B employers, which broadens their sponsorship options.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching assistant 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.