Teach In USA

Program Overview

Teach In USA is a BridgeUSA cultural exchange program category that brings international teachers and U.S. schools together. While teachers find a chance to teach and immerse themselves in the American lifestyle for up to 5 years, U.S. schools enjoy the great benefits of diversified education with qualified international teachers in the classrooms.

ELIGIBILITY

Teachers MUST;

Meet the qualifications for teaching in primary or secondary schools in their country of nationality or last legal residence;
Be currently employed as a teacher in his or her home country, or country of legal residence OR; İf not currently employed as a teacher, have within the past 12 months completed an advanced degree beyond the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in either general education or in the specific academic subject field in which they intend to teach.
Have a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in either education or the academic subject field in which they intend to teach;
Have a minimum of two years (24 months) of teaching experience at K-12 schools outside the USA.
Satisfy the standards of the U.S. state in which they will teach;
Possess sufficient proficiency in the English language.
Be of good reputation and character;
Be seeking to enter the United States for the purpose of full-time teaching as a teacher of record at a primary (including pre-kindergarten) or secondary accredited educational institution in the United States (pre-kindergarten teachers must teach full-time, and at the pre-kindergarten level, may teach only language immersion at an accredited host school)
Be able to pay the following fees:

Application Fee: $500USD
US Sponsor Program Fee $2,950USD
US Sponsor Insurance $1,000USD

Download Teach in USA Overview Sheet

Application Process

Submit your Application Form

All Teachers must pay the Application Fee of $500USD (Flexible payment is available). Please note, the online application form will require payment for submission and only accepts debit/credit card Visa or Mastercard. Payment plan is available!

You need to have the following documents ready for upload:

Scanned copy of your passport
CV/Resume Minimum 2yrs experience
Scanned copy of Bachelors or Diploma in Education
Scanned copy of Signed Terms and Conditions (Please ensure to initial each page and signed on the last page)

Teach USA Application

What happens after I submit my application?

Our team will process your application and begin the document checklist support. This will be completed in order to submit portal documents to GEC TeachUSA for hiring status.

What happens after I receive a Job Offer?

It is important to note that once your have received an Job Offer, you must be ready to pay your program fee in full or with a payment plan. This will be required to acquire your DS 2019. Here are the options of payments:

Option 1:

US Sponsor Program Fee of $2,950USD + Insurance of $1,000USD

Option 2:

US Sponsor Program Fee of $1500USD + Insurance of $1,000USD = $2,000USD (The balance of $1450USD is due on 3 months after being in the U.S.)

Please read the Terms and Conditions for key insights about program cost break down, rules, obligation of US Sponsor, Exchange Visitor (YOU), Agency (US) here: Teach USA Terms and Conditions - GEC

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at apply@thepassportja.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the J1 Visa for Teachers?

J1 is the type of visa used for cultural exchange programs. ‘Teacher’ is one of the 14 categories of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. The Teach USA program allows qualified foreign nationals to teach full-time in accredited public and private U.S. primary and secondary schools (K–12) for up to 3 years. After this period, teachers may be eligible for a 12- 24-month program extension. Recipients of a J-1 visa can remain in the U.S. for the duration of their program, plus they may arrive 30 days prior and depart 30 days after the program ends.

Is there an age limit to apply?

No. You may apply to the Teach in USA program as long as you are eligible.

Do I have to pay fees to join this program?

Yes, there are fees associated with the Teach USA Program. The following fees are:

Application Fee: $500USD
US Sponsor Program Fee: $2,950USD
Insurance Fee: $1,000USD

There are additional fees associated with the program such as: US Embassy fee, J2 Fees and Airfare.

Is there a payment plan on Program Fee?

Yes we do offer a deferred payment on the US Sponsor Program Fee of $2,950USD You will require to pay $1500USD.

This means your program fee would be:
US Sponsor Program Fee of $1500USD + Insurance of $1,000USD = $2,000USD (The balance of $1450USD is due on 3 months after being in the U.S.)

What is the Salary of GEC Teacher?

As a program regulation, all exchange visitor teachers are paid on the same salary scale as U.S. teachers. Depending on education, prior teaching experience, location, policies of the district, and kind of school to teach, the average annual salary of GEC teachers ranges between $40,000USD and $ 90,000USD.

What are some cost I have to think about when I am in the USA?

Housing:$1,500 – $3,000
Local transportation:$500 – $800
Food:$600 – $1,000
Utilities:$150 – $300
Cell phone:$50 – $100
Clothing:$100 – $500
Travel and Entertainment:$250 – $500
Medical including insurance deductibles:$300 – $600
Cable and Internet:$50 – $300
Childcare:$600 – $1,500 (per child)

Which states are GEC Teachers Placed?

GEC can sponsor teachers in public schools in a variety of states across the United States.

Where will I live?

GEC will assist you in arranging temporary housing close to your host school until you are settled. For permanent housing, most teachers prefer renting or sharing an apartment. Teachers are responsible for housing costs for the duration of their time in the United States.

Can I bring my family?

Yes, you can bring your kids and spouse along on your Cultural experience, note their will be additional sponsor fee and insurance.