Preschool Teacher Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Preschool teacher visa sponsorship is possible through H-1B visa and EB-2 or EB-3 green card pathways, but it hinges on the employer classifying the role as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a directly related field. Private, faith-based, and Montessori programs sponsor more consistently than public districts.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Preschool (PreK) Classroom Co-Teacher
Salary Step Scale: $41,641 - $83,599, based on education, experience, and licensing status.
Timeline: January 4, 2027 for the 2026-2027 School Year, and beyond
School: Partnership Academy
Mission:
Partnership Academy’s mission is to create learning experiences and partnerships that empower students to achieve their greatest potential in order to be positive contributors in their community.
Vision:
To be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future.
About:
At Partnership Academy (PA), our work is grounded in purpose, partnership, and possibility.
As a public charter school located in Richfield, PA serves students from preschool through 8th grade across the South Metro. We are committed to creating exceptional learning experiences that empower students to achieve their greatest potential and become positive contributors to their communities. Guided by our vision to be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future, every role at PA directly supports meaningful, lasting impact.
Our students benefit from data-driven instruction, a strong English Learner program, and engaging Specials classes. Beyond the classroom, our community takes pride in academic success and strong partnerships with organizations and individuals that help make PA truly exceptional.
Our team is inspired by the opportunity to serve students within a culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe strong relationships are at the heart of student success, and we intentionally cultivate a community where staff and families feel valued, supported, and connected.
At PA, employees don’t just join for a job, they join for a mission-aligned community committed to making a difference.
Our staff stay because they experience the impact of their work every day. Whether through meaningful relationships with students and families, strong collaboration with colleagues, or ongoing professional growth, PA is a place where purpose and practice align. We invest in our people through professional development — ensuring our staff are equipped to help students thrive in an ever-changing world. In addition, PA is a proud recipient of the Grow your Own grant, creating pathways for non-licensed staff into licensed staff members.
We are proud to offer a workplace where:
- Staff see and feel their impact on student growth and future success
- Relationships with students, families, and colleagues are foundational to our culture
- Professional development supports continuous growth and innovation
- Compensation is transparent and equitable
- Retention remains strong, reflecting a community where people choose to stay
- Our values consistently center students, equity, and a positive, inclusive culture
At Partnership Academy, we are building more than a school—we are building a community that prepares students and staff alike for a successful future.
Job Description:
Partnership Academy is seeking a collaborative, culturally responsive educator to co-teach in one of our play-based, 4-year-old VPK preschool classrooms.
Partnership Academy has a strong commitment to culturally and developmentally relevant instruction for all students. Through a highly collaborative culture, Partnership Academy teachers work in teams to provide differentiated and hands-on instruction. Partnership Academy supports its educators to constantly improve their instruction in ways that directly impact students’ academic, linguistic, social, and emotional growth.
The preschool classroom teacher will co-teach to provide exceptional instruction and play-based learning to a class of 20 students. Through weekly professional development sessions, formal and informal observations, and frequent feedback, Partnership Academy educators are encouraged and motivated to constantly push themselves to perform at the highest standards.
We are looking for a classroom teacher who can collaborate effectively with a strong team, including a Preschool Co-Teacher, Associate Educators, Special Education staff, Multilingual Teachers, Early Learning Corps Members, Instructional Coaches, and Family Specialists. In addition, the teacher should stay highly engaged with joint teaching and mentoring systems of support.
Teachers in this position must also ensure they analyze and adapt provided curriculum and teach in a way that supports High Scope standards, effectively collect and interpret data to guide instruction, provide individualized instruction based on student needs, partner with families and guardians to support students, and establish a strong culture of learning and community.
The Preschool Classroom Teacher will be responsible for:
- Learning and implementing the HighScope curriculum and COR Advantage assessment system, while incorporating Reggio Emilia principles into the learning environment.
- Planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate daily schedule that includes large-group and small-group facilitation.
- Building positive, responsive relationships with children through developmentally appropriate interactions that support their individual needs, interests, and perspectives.
- Using a play-based approach to learning that values children’s voices, choices, and active participation.
- Applying a strong understanding of child development to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
- Creating and maintaining engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments in the classroom, gym, and outdoor spaces that reflect children’s interests and needs.
- Communicating regularly and effectively with families to support children’s learning and development.
- Maintaining children’s safety, supervision, and engagement throughout the day, including during meals, recess, and rest time.
- Participating in ongoing professional development, formal and informal observations, coaching, and feedback to strengthen teaching practices.
- Using designated planning time effectively to prepare materials, develop high-quality lesson plans, and create exemplary learning experiences.
- Using the established scope and sequence to plan intentional learning experiences that promote children’s growth.
- Learning and using the Kaymbu online system to support classroom documentation, assessment, and family communication.
- Demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to the school’s mission, vision, and values while contributing to the ongoing quality and improvement of the preschool program.
Qualifications
- Minnesota Teaching License* (Preferred)
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students (Preferred)
- Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
- Spanish Speaker (Preferred)
*In lieu of licensure, applicants must demonstrate qualifications such as Child Development Associates or Bachelors of Arts/Science in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
Commitment to Equity:
Partnership Academy is committed to equity and diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve as outlined in our Values in Action and Racial Equity in Educational Achievement Policy. Partnership Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Position: Preschool (PreK) Classroom Co-Teacher
Salary Step Scale: $41,641 - $83,599, based on education, experience, and licensing status.
Timeline: January 4, 2027 for the 2026-2027 School Year, and beyond
School: Partnership Academy
Mission:
Partnership Academy’s mission is to create learning experiences and partnerships that empower students to achieve their greatest potential in order to be positive contributors in their community.
Vision:
To be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future.
About:
At Partnership Academy (PA), our work is grounded in purpose, partnership, and possibility.
As a public charter school located in Richfield, PA serves students from preschool through 8th grade across the South Metro. We are committed to creating exceptional learning experiences that empower students to achieve their greatest potential and become positive contributors to their communities. Guided by our vision to be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future, every role at PA directly supports meaningful, lasting impact.
Our students benefit from data-driven instruction, a strong English Learner program, and engaging Specials classes. Beyond the classroom, our community takes pride in academic success and strong partnerships with organizations and individuals that help make PA truly exceptional.
Our team is inspired by the opportunity to serve students within a culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe strong relationships are at the heart of student success, and we intentionally cultivate a community where staff and families feel valued, supported, and connected.
At PA, employees don’t just join for a job, they join for a mission-aligned community committed to making a difference.
Our staff stay because they experience the impact of their work every day. Whether through meaningful relationships with students and families, strong collaboration with colleagues, or ongoing professional growth, PA is a place where purpose and practice align. We invest in our people through professional development — ensuring our staff are equipped to help students thrive in an ever-changing world. In addition, PA is a proud recipient of the Grow your Own grant, creating pathways for non-licensed staff into licensed staff members.
We are proud to offer a workplace where:
- Staff see and feel their impact on student growth and future success
- Relationships with students, families, and colleagues are foundational to our culture
- Professional development supports continuous growth and innovation
- Compensation is transparent and equitable
- Retention remains strong, reflecting a community where people choose to stay
- Our values consistently center students, equity, and a positive, inclusive culture
At Partnership Academy, we are building more than a school—we are building a community that prepares students and staff alike for a successful future.
Job Description:
Partnership Academy is seeking a collaborative, culturally responsive educator to co-teach in one of our play-based, 4-year-old VPK preschool classrooms.
Partnership Academy has a strong commitment to culturally and developmentally relevant instruction for all students. Through a highly collaborative culture, Partnership Academy teachers work in teams to provide differentiated and hands-on instruction. Partnership Academy supports its educators to constantly improve their instruction in ways that directly impact students’ academic, linguistic, social, and emotional growth.
The preschool classroom teacher will co-teach to provide exceptional instruction and play-based learning to a class of 20 students. Through weekly professional development sessions, formal and informal observations, and frequent feedback, Partnership Academy educators are encouraged and motivated to constantly push themselves to perform at the highest standards.
We are looking for a classroom teacher who can collaborate effectively with a strong team, including a Preschool Co-Teacher, Associate Educators, Special Education staff, Multilingual Teachers, Early Learning Corps Members, Instructional Coaches, and Family Specialists. In addition, the teacher should stay highly engaged with joint teaching and mentoring systems of support.
Teachers in this position must also ensure they analyze and adapt provided curriculum and teach in a way that supports High Scope standards, effectively collect and interpret data to guide instruction, provide individualized instruction based on student needs, partner with families and guardians to support students, and establish a strong culture of learning and community.
The Preschool Classroom Teacher will be responsible for:
- Learning and implementing the HighScope curriculum and COR Advantage assessment system, while incorporating Reggio Emilia principles into the learning environment.
- Planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate daily schedule that includes large-group and small-group facilitation.
- Building positive, responsive relationships with children through developmentally appropriate interactions that support their individual needs, interests, and perspectives.
- Using a play-based approach to learning that values children’s voices, choices, and active participation.
- Applying a strong understanding of child development to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
- Creating and maintaining engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments in the classroom, gym, and outdoor spaces that reflect children’s interests and needs.
- Communicating regularly and effectively with families to support children’s learning and development.
- Maintaining children’s safety, supervision, and engagement throughout the day, including during meals, recess, and rest time.
- Participating in ongoing professional development, formal and informal observations, coaching, and feedback to strengthen teaching practices.
- Using designated planning time effectively to prepare materials, develop high-quality lesson plans, and create exemplary learning experiences.
- Using the established scope and sequence to plan intentional learning experiences that promote children’s growth.
- Learning and using the Kaymbu online system to support classroom documentation, assessment, and family communication.
- Demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to the school’s mission, vision, and values while contributing to the ongoing quality and improvement of the preschool program.
Qualifications
- Minnesota Teaching License* (Preferred)
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students (Preferred)
- Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
- Spanish Speaker (Preferred)
*In lieu of licensure, applicants must demonstrate qualifications such as Child Development Associates or Bachelors of Arts/Science in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
Commitment to Equity:
Partnership Academy is committed to equity and diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve as outlined in our Values in Action and Racial Equity in Educational Achievement Policy. Partnership Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Preschool Teacher
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Your bachelor's degree must be in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field. A general education degree paired with an unrelated minor often draws USCIS scrutiny, so gather transcripts and course descriptions before you apply anywhere.
Get your foreign credential evaluated early
If your degree is from outside the U.S., order a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency. Many preschool employers won't advance your application without it, and the process typically takes three to six weeks.
Target private and Montessori programs deliberately
Public preschools are often state-funded and can't sponsor work visas, but private, faith-based, and Montessori programs operate under different hiring rules. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified LCA sponsorship history in early childhood roles.
Ask employers about their PERM experience upfront
EB-3 sponsorship for preschool teachers requires the employer to run a full PERM labor certification, which takes 12 to 18 months or longer. Confirm early that the hiring manager understands this timeline and has worked with an immigration attorney before.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the preschool teachers occupation code in your target city before you discuss compensation, so you know the floor going into the offer stage.
Secure your state teaching license before filing
Several states require a state-issued early childhood license or Child Development Associate credential even for private preschool roles. USCIS may request proof of licensure during H-1B adjudication, so obtain your state credential before the petition is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a preschool teacher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the employer to demonstrate that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as early childhood education or child development. Employers who define the role broadly or list a degree as preferred rather than required often receive a Request for Evidence. Private and Montessori programs with detailed job descriptions tend to have stronger cases than general childcare centers.
Which visa types realistically cover preschool teacher sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path if the role meets specialty occupation criteria. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are available for permanent sponsorship, with EB-3 skilled worker the more typical route since it requires at least two years of experience but no advanced degree. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is another option for teachers coming through a designated sponsor organization, though it carries a potential two-year home residency requirement.
Do public school preschool programs sponsor visas the same way private ones do?
No. Most public preschool programs are operated by school districts or state agencies and face civil service hiring restrictions that make H-1B sponsorship impractical or prohibited. Private, faith-based, and independent Montessori schools have far more flexibility. If you're targeting preschool sponsorship, focus on private programs. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers in this space that have a verified history of sponsoring early childhood education roles.
What documents strengthen a preschool teacher's H-1B petition?
A detailed position description tying every core duty to degree-level knowledge, your official transcripts with course descriptions translated if needed, a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency for foreign degrees, and your state early childhood teaching license or Child Development Associate credential. If the state where you'll work requires licensure for private preschool, include that certificate proactively rather than waiting for USCIS to request it.
How does PERM labor certification affect preschool teacher green card sponsorship?
Most EB-2 and EB-3 green card petitions for preschool teachers require the employer to complete PERM labor certification through DOL, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. The process involves posting the job, conducting recruitment, and filing an ETA Form 9089. DOL adjudication currently runs well over a year, so both you and your employer need to plan for a multi-year timeline from PERM filing to I-140 approval and beyond.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Preschool 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.