Preliminary Eligibility Guide

To qualify for a U.S. teaching position, you must meet these basic requirements:

• Teaching License: You are fully qualified to teach in your home country or country of legal residence.

• Education: You hold a university degree equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Education or the specific academic subject you intend to teach.

• Experience: You have at least 2 years of full-time, lead teaching experience (teacher of record).

• Background Check: You can pass a criminal background check and meet the hiring standards of the U.S. state where you will be placed.

• Character: You maintain a good professional reputation and character.

• Job Type: You agree to work as a full-time, lead teacher in an accredited K-12 school.

• English Skills: You demonstrate advanced English proficiency. (You will participate in an English-language interview as part of our assessment).

Are you currently working as a teacher?

Your path depends on your current employment status:

YES, I am teaching right now:

If you are currently employed as a full-time teacher, you must meet the Basic Requirements listed above.

NO, I am not teaching right now:

If you are not currently teaching, you may still apply if you meet the Basic Requirements plus all three of the following criteria:

1. Legal Qualification: You remain legally qualified to teach in your home country.

2. Recent Experience: You have at least 2 years of full-time, lead teaching experience within the last 8 years.

3. Advanced Degree: You have completed an advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Education or your specific teaching subject within the past 12 months.