Kindergarten Teacher Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Kindergarten teacher roles can qualify for H-1B visa or TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education. Most U.S. public school districts sponsor through the PERM labor certification process, making credential evaluation and state licensure the first hurdles international candidates need to clear.
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Location: Great Hearts Monte Vista South
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
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
About the K-5 Teacher Role:
- As a Homeroom Teacher you provide a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning.
- Curricular elements include Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, as well as rich content in History, Science, and Literature.
- As a Homeroom Teacher you enjoy the support of an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher in your classroom.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
- Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
- Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
- Certification is not required for general education
- All majors are welcome to apply!
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: Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Monte Vista South
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
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
About the K-5 Teacher Role:
- As a Homeroom Teacher you provide a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning.
- Curricular elements include Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, as well as rich content in History, Science, and Literature.
- As a Homeroom Teacher you enjoy the support of an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher in your classroom.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
- Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
- Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
- Certification is not required for general education
- All majors are welcome to apply!
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 Kindergarten Teacher
Get your foreign degree evaluated first
U.S. school districts require a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before they can file PERM. Order a course-by-course evaluation early, delays here push back your entire sponsorship timeline by months.
Pursue state teaching licensure before applying
Most sponsoring districts won't initiate PERM until you hold a valid state teaching license. Research your target state's out-of-country applicant pathway and start the licensure process before you even send your first application.
Target districts with established J-1 or H-1B pipelines
Large urban and suburban public school districts sponsor international teachers far more consistently than small rural ones. Use Migrate Mate to identify districts with verified sponsorship histories for kindergarten and early childhood education roles.
Understand how PERM affects your timeline
School districts must run a PERM recruitment process through DOL before filing your green card petition. That process alone takes several months, so a district offering green card sponsorship needs to commit well before your contract start date.
Clarify whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Kindergarten teaching qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS when the district requires a bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field. Confirm the job description explicitly states that requirement before the employer files an LCA.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for kindergarten teachers in that metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I and Level II rates for your target district's location before you negotiate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do kindergarten teacher jobs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, kindergarten teaching qualifies for H-1B sponsorship when the district requires a bachelor's degree in education or early childhood education as a minimum job requirement. The key is that the degree must be in a specific field directly related to the role. If the job posting accepts any bachelor's degree, USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation classification.
What visa types are realistic for international kindergarten teachers?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path, though it's subject to the annual lottery. Some districts sponsor J-1 visa exchange visitor status through designated sponsor organizations, which bypasses the lottery but carries a two-year home residency requirement afterward. Canadian and Mexican teachers may qualify for TN visa status, since elementary school teacher appears on the USMCA profession list. EB-3 green card sponsorship via PERM is also available at districts willing to run the full labor certification process.
How do I find school districts that sponsor visas for kindergarten teachers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship histories for teaching roles, so you can browse districts that have actively filed for kindergarten or early childhood positions. Focusing your search on larger urban districts with established international teacher recruitment programs gives you the strongest odds of finding a sponsor willing to navigate the full filing process.
Does a three-year education degree from outside the U.S. qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but you'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in education. Many Australian, UK, and Canadian three-year degrees are accepted as equivalent when the evaluation confirms the degree content aligns with U.S. standards. USCIS reviews the evaluation alongside your petition, so the quality and specificity of that evaluation matters.
Can a school district sponsor me for a green card as a kindergarten teacher?
Yes. Districts sponsor kindergarten teachers for EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process, where DOL must certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The district handles the PERM filing and subsequent I-140 petition with USCIS. The timeline from PERM approval to green card varies significantly depending on your country of birth, with India and China facing longer priority date backlogs than other nationalities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Kindergarten 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.