High School English Teacher Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
High school English teacher roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in English, education, or a related field. Many districts sponsor through H-1B or TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals, with PERM labor certification available for permanent residence pathways.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title: 10th Grade English and History Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76001)
Reports to: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Salary: Starting at $40,000-55,000
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
Humane Letters at Great Hearts:
- The Humane Letters courses are central to the academies' classical liberal arts curricula:
- Two-hour seminar style courses focusing on great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition.
- Strong and deliberate focus on primary sources.
- Socratic approach and seminar style discussions in the classrooms.
Our academies offer the following courses as a part of their curricula:
- Humane Letters I (focused on American studies with a strong history component - 9th grade)
- Humane Letters II (focused on European studies with a strong history component - 10th grade)
- Humane Letters III (focused on Ancient Greek/Roman studies with a strong philosophy component - 11th grade)
- Humane Letters IV (a capstone course surveying the Western tradition with a strong philosophy component - 12th grade)
Requirements for teaching:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
- Certification is not required for general education
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: 10th Grade English and History Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76001)
Reports to: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Salary: Starting at $40,000-55,000
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
Humane Letters at Great Hearts:
- The Humane Letters courses are central to the academies' classical liberal arts curricula:
- Two-hour seminar style courses focusing on great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition.
- Strong and deliberate focus on primary sources.
- Socratic approach and seminar style discussions in the classrooms.
Our academies offer the following courses as a part of their curricula:
- Humane Letters I (focused on American studies with a strong history component - 9th grade)
- Humane Letters II (focused on European studies with a strong history component - 10th grade)
- Humane Letters III (focused on Ancient Greek/Roman studies with a strong philosophy component - 11th grade)
- Humane Letters IV (a capstone course surveying the Western tradition with a strong philosophy component - 12th grade)
Requirements for teaching:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
- Certification is not required for general education
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a High School English Teacher
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
If your teaching degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-approved organization. Many districts require credential equivalency documentation before they'll open a sponsorship conversation, and state teaching licensure often depends on it too.
Target districts with active PERM filing history
Public school districts that have sponsored teachers before are far more likely to do it again. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history for English teacher roles, so you're not cold-pitching districts that have never navigated the process.
Secure state licensure before the offer stage
Most districts won't file an H-1B or begin PERM labor certification for a teacher who isn't yet state-licensed. Research your target state's alternative licensure pathways, since some states let you teach on a provisional license while completing certification requirements.
Verify the prevailing wage for your district's county
School districts must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage under an H-1B. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Secondary School Teachers in your specific county before accepting an offer, since urban and rural rates can differ substantially.
Ask HR whether the district is a dependent employer
Districts that are H-1B dependent employers face stricter attestation requirements under DOL rules, including documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. Knowing this upfront tells you whether PERM labor certification will be required even for a nonimmigrant filing.
Align your O*NET profile to your application materials
The H-1B petition must establish specialty occupation status. Review the O*NET profile for Secondary School Teachers and confirm your resume, job description, and degree field all reflect the core duties and educational requirements listed, since USCIS scrutinizes teacher petitions closely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a high school English teacher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like English, literature, or education. USCIS reviews teacher petitions carefully, so the job description must clearly tie the degree requirement to the actual duties. Generic descriptions that allow any bachelor's degree tend to draw Requests for Evidence.
Can Canadian or Mexican nationals work as high school English teachers on a TN visa?
Yes. Teachers are listed on the USMCA profession list, making TN a viable option for Canadian and Mexican nationals with a teaching offer from a U.S. school district. You'll need a baccalaureate degree in education or the subject you're teaching, plus a valid job offer letter. Canadians can apply directly at the port of entry without a consulate appointment.
Do school districts typically sponsor H-1B visas for English teachers?
Some do, particularly larger public districts and private schools with established HR processes, but many smaller or rural districts lack the administrative capacity to manage an H-1B filing. Districts that have sponsored before are your strongest targets. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B and PERM sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on districts that have already committed to the process.
What happens if my teaching degree is from another country?
Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before most districts will consider sponsorship. The evaluation must confirm your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in education or English. State licensure boards also rely on these evaluations, so get one early since the process can take several weeks.
Is PERM labor certification required for a school district to sponsor an English teacher for a green card?
Yes, in most cases. PERM requires the district to conduct a supervised recruitment process through DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This is a significant administrative undertaking, and districts must follow DOL-prescribed advertising steps. The process typically takes a year or more from start to an approved PERM, before the immigrant visa petition is even filed with USCIS.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored High School English Teacher jobs?
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.