Pre-K Teacher Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Pre-K teachers can secure H-1B visa sponsorship through private schools, daycare centers, and educational nonprofits that demonstrate the specialized nature of early childhood education. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field to meet specialty occupation standards for USCIS approval. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsTELAMON|TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE:
Telamon|TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.
Position Summary:
Develops and implements individual and group educational plans for children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. Provides leadership through active direction and direct supervision of assigned staff and volunteers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support the enrollment of all NC Pre-K families into the ReadyRosie solution. Must incorporate ReadyRosie resources into existing family engagement plans and Teaching Strategies Gold Family Tab to share and communicate with families.
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Required to work on all teacher work days (up to 5) included in the school calendar.
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Participate in professional development consistent with the NC State Board of Education policy.
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Develops individualized and group lesson plans using the approved curriculum and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school. Incorporate additional curriculum documentation as required by state preschool program.
-
Guides and facilitates activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Uses creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate.
-
Selects and sets up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate learning environment.
-
Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.
-
Plans, conducts, and documents observations, assessments and screenings. Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments.
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Compose, proofread, and analyze reports. Utilize data analysis to plan, individualize, and teach.
-
Conducts home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress and assists parents in developing observational skills.
-
Provides guidance and technical advice to center staff. Works with the classroom staff and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
-
Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
-
Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
-
Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, and toilet habits.
-
Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
-
Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
-
May assist in preparing meals.
-
May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide, Teacher’s Assistant) in time of staff shortage.
-
May participate in supervising the Center Aides.
-
Assists in planning in-service training.
-
May assist in preparing and serving meals.
-
Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
-
Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan for self and assigned staff. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values.
-
Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
-
Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
-
Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
-
Keeps classroom clean and organized.
-
May translate.
-
Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring a secure workplace is a collective effort. All employees are responsible for adhering to established safe work practices and completing all mandatory safety training by the assigned due date.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory duties but is considered a subject matter resource for others and may participate in distributing workload, quality control and training.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an ECE related degree. One year, or more, of experience working with preschool children is preferred.
2.7 GPA minimum required -
Must have or obtain a North Carolina (NC) Birth through Kindergarten (B-K) Continuing License or B-K or Pre-K/K Add-on License issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If enrolled in a license B-K program, must participate at minimum of six documented semester hours per year.
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Must have or obtain an Interrater Reliability Certification upon hire.
-
Must have or obtain certification CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire and recertify as required.
Skills and Abilities:
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Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems
-
Bilingual ability may be preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
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Work is performed mostly inside the facility.
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Standing for prolonged periods of time.
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Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.
-
Riding in a bus for prolonged periods of time with noise and vibration.
-
Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
-
Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt.
-
Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone.
-
Where applicable, conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe environments, climb stairs.
Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we are providing the services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.
Background Checks:
- All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.
Positions that Require Driving:
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Telamon|TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle.
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Telamon|TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
-
Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.
Exempt: No
Type: Seasonal Full Time Non-Exempt
Area of Focus: ECFS
Location: NC203
TELAMON|TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE:
Telamon|TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.
Position Summary:
Develops and implements individual and group educational plans for children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. Provides leadership through active direction and direct supervision of assigned staff and volunteers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Support the enrollment of all NC Pre-K families into the ReadyRosie solution. Must incorporate ReadyRosie resources into existing family engagement plans and Teaching Strategies Gold Family Tab to share and communicate with families.
-
Required to work on all teacher work days (up to 5) included in the school calendar.
-
Participate in professional development consistent with the NC State Board of Education policy.
-
Develops individualized and group lesson plans using the approved curriculum and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school. Incorporate additional curriculum documentation as required by state preschool program.
-
Guides and facilitates activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Uses creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate.
-
Selects and sets up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate learning environment.
-
Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.
-
Plans, conducts, and documents observations, assessments and screenings. Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments.
-
Compose, proofread, and analyze reports. Utilize data analysis to plan, individualize, and teach.
-
Conducts home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress and assists parents in developing observational skills.
-
Provides guidance and technical advice to center staff. Works with the classroom staff and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
-
Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
-
Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
-
Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, and toilet habits.
-
Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
-
Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
-
May assist in preparing meals.
-
May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide, Teacher’s Assistant) in time of staff shortage.
-
May participate in supervising the Center Aides.
-
Assists in planning in-service training.
-
May assist in preparing and serving meals.
-
Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
-
Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan for self and assigned staff. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values.
-
Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
-
Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
-
Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
-
Keeps classroom clean and organized.
-
May translate.
-
Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring a secure workplace is a collective effort. All employees are responsible for adhering to established safe work practices and completing all mandatory safety training by the assigned due date.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory duties but is considered a subject matter resource for others and may participate in distributing workload, quality control and training.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Requirements:
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an ECE related degree. One year, or more, of experience working with preschool children is preferred.
2.7 GPA minimum required -
Must have or obtain a North Carolina (NC) Birth through Kindergarten (B-K) Continuing License or B-K or Pre-K/K Add-on License issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If enrolled in a license B-K program, must participate at minimum of six documented semester hours per year.
-
Must have or obtain an Interrater Reliability Certification upon hire.
-
Must have or obtain certification CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire and recertify as required.
Skills and Abilities:
-
Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems
-
Bilingual ability may be preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
-
Work is performed mostly inside the facility.
-
Standing for prolonged periods of time.
-
Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.
-
Riding in a bus for prolonged periods of time with noise and vibration.
-
Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
-
Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt.
-
Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone.
-
Where applicable, conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe environments, climb stairs.
Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we are providing the services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.
Background Checks:
- All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.
Positions that Require Driving:
-
Telamon|TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle.
-
Telamon|TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
-
Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.
Exempt: No
Type: Seasonal Full Time Non-Exempt
Area of Focus: ECFS
Location: NC203
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Pre-K Teacher
Target private schools and Montessori programs
Private schools, Montessori academies, and specialized early learning centers are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than public districts. They often need qualified teachers with specific pedagogical training and bilingual capabilities.
Emphasize specialized curriculum expertise
Highlight training in specific early childhood methodologies like Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, or play-based learning. Schools value teachers who can implement research-based approaches that require specialized educational background and training.
Consider corporate childcare centers
Large corporations with on-site childcare facilities often sponsor visas for qualified Pre-K teachers. These employers understand the regulatory requirements for early childhood education and value credentialed international candidates.
Get state teaching certification quickly
Many states require Pre-K teachers to hold teaching licenses. Research state-specific requirements early, as some accept international teaching credentials or offer alternative certification pathways that strengthen your sponsorship case.
Highlight multilingual classroom skills
Schools serving diverse populations highly value Pre-K teachers who speak multiple languages. Bilingual early childhood education is considered a specialized skill that supports the specialty occupation argument for H-1B petitions.
Document child development coursework thoroughly
USCIS scrutinizes whether Pre-K teaching requires specialized knowledge. Maintain detailed transcripts showing courses in child psychology, developmental assessment, and age-appropriate curriculum design to support your specialty occupation case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pre-K teachers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the employer must prove Pre-K teaching is a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Private schools and specialized learning centers have better success rates than basic daycare facilities because they can more easily demonstrate the specialized nature of the role.
What degree is required for H-1B sponsorship as a Pre-K teacher?
You need a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a closely related field. The degree must directly relate to teaching young children. General education degrees without early childhood specialization may face USCIS challenges during the petition review process.
How to find Pre-K Teacher jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Pre-K Teacher positions with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international educators with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on private international schools, charter school networks, and early childhood education centers that frequently sponsor H-1B visa and J-1 visas for qualified teachers. These institutions often have ongoing needs for certified early childhood educators and established sponsorship processes.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor Pre-K teachers?
Private schools, Montessori academies, corporate childcare centers, and specialized early learning programs have higher sponsorship rates. These employers can better demonstrate that their Pre-K positions require specialized knowledge and training, unlike basic daycare centers that may struggle to meet specialty occupation standards.
How do teaching license requirements affect H-1B sponsorship?
State teaching licenses strengthen your H-1B case by demonstrating specialized qualifications. Some states accept international teaching credentials or offer alternative certification. However, the H-1B petition can be filed while pursuing licensure, as long as you'll be licensed before starting work in the classroom.
What's the approval rate for Pre-K teacher H-1B petitions?
Pre-K teacher H-1B petitions face more scrutiny than other education roles, with USCIS questioning whether the position truly requires specialized knowledge. Success rates are higher when employers can document specific curriculum requirements, state licensing mandates, and the teacher's specialized training in child development methodologies.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Pre-K 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.