Getting Started
To participate in the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program or H1B Work Visa Program, you must meet the teaching qualifications, submit all requirements and complete the different phases of the application.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Hold a valid teaching license in your home country
Have at least 2 years of full-time teaching experience
Possess an Education degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree
Have sufficient proficiency in English
Currently teaching full time in a classroom setting at Kinder, Elementary or High School level
APPLICATION PROCESS
STAGE ONE: INITIAL APPLICATION/ELIGIBILITY SCREENING
The following is a list of initial documents that are needed to begin the ELIGIBILITY SCREENING process:
Submit the following REQUIRED documents to application.ita@gmail.com
(1) Resume with Photo (specify complete dates of graduation and employment history)
(2) Transcript of Records
(3) Current passport (biodata page) - must not be expiring in a year or so
(4) Copy of your Teaching License
(5) College Diplomas
Submit the first 5 initial documents as a PDF file attachment; not via Google drive link.
Save your multiple college diplomas in one (1) PDF file.
Save your transcript of records in one (1) PDF file.
We will not accept the following:
1. Passport with less than a year validity.
2. PRC license with less than a year validity
3. Not currently teaching in K-12 classroom setting.
4. Less than 2 years teaching experience
5. Teaching online only
Applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. The response time may be delayed as we continue to receive a high volume of emails from impressive applicants. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
STAGE TWO: ONBOARDING/PROGRAM ORIENTATION
After satisfactory clearance from the Initial Screening, you will be invited to our Program orientation.
THE NEXT STAGES OF YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE SHARED DURING THE PROGRAM ORIENTATION.