US Teacher Recruitment 2026

Teach in the US — Live Your International Dream

US public schools regularly hire qualified international teachers. Join our talent pipeline for Special Education, Elementary STEM, Higher Math and Higher Science roles — when a matching opening comes up at one of our partner schools, you will be the first to hear about it.

Open Positions

Select the subject area that matches your expertise. Apply once — when a matching opening comes up at one of our US partner schools, we will reach out to you first.

Special Education

Accepting applications

United States · Partner schools

  • Special Education / Exceptional Children Teacher — all levels

  • Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities

  • Develops and implements Individual Education Programs (IEPs)

  • Monitors each student's progress and maintains records in compliance with state and federal guidelines

  • Full-time position

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in an approved program in special education

  • Experience working with students with special needs

  • Valid certification in Special Education / Exceptional Children, or eligibility to receive certification

  • Willingness to relocate to the US and undergo credential equalization

Visa Category: J-1 Visa

Elementary STEM

Accepting applications

United States · Partner schools

  • Introduce foundational STEM concepts to young learners

  • Hands-on, curiosity-driven activities

  • Build early foundations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

  • Full-time position

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a relevant subject area

  • Valid teaching certification or equivalent qualification

  • Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience

  • Willingness to relocate to the US and undergo credential equalization

Visa Category: J-1 Visa

Higher Math

Accepting applications

United States · Partner schools

  • Grades 9–12 Mathematics

  • Plans, organizes and presents instruction and instructional environments

  • Monitors student performance and provides instructional feedback

  • Maintains accurate records to document student performance

  • Full-time position

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a relevant subject area

  • Valid teaching certification or equivalent qualification

  • Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience

  • Willingness to relocate to the US and undergo credential equalization

Visa Category: J-1 Visa

Higher Science

Accepting applications

United States · Partner schools

  • Grades 9–12 Science

  • Plans, organizes and presents instruction and instructional environments

  • Monitors student performance and provides instructional feedback

  • Maintains accurate records to document student performance

  • Full-time position

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a relevant subject area

  • Valid teaching certification or equivalent qualification

  • Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience

  • Willingness to relocate to the US and undergo credential equalization

Visa Category: J-1 Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you apply.

The J-1 is a non-immigrant visa that allows qualified international teachers to work in US public schools for up to 5 years under a cultural exchange programme. Suraasa guides you through the entire visa process — from understanding your eligibility to completing the application.