We believe that every student should be able to study with the best teacher. ACCESS team is dedicated to identify the most passionate and qualified teachers in India interested in participating in a J1 Cultural-Exchange Visa program to teach in the K12 schools in United States of America. This opportunity is available for each teacher for a period of five years.
USA K12 Student’s Benefit: Teachers from India are highly skilled in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. There is a significant shortage of STEM teachers in the United States of America.
ACCESS Career strengthens “Curiosity” in the student, as it is the fundamental driver that is triggered by each individual student’s Intrinsic career Interest. Outcome is to identify a student’s inherent interest (which may be discouraged by the norms of our society), designed to make the “dreams come true” confidence in each student.
India Student’s Benefit: By connecting Indian teachers via our “ACCESS INTERNATIONAL TEACHER PLACEMENT” program, we are not only connecting highly quality teachers to students in India, but we are also strengthening the K12 education system in India, when these teachers return to India after receiving, learning and getting certified in best in class teaching strategies in the United States.
Teacher’s Benefit: Our teacher’s dream to teach in Americanschools is made possible by Acclaim Global Education (AGE) by connecting them to the opportunities to work in truly world class education institutes in USA and brining that significant knowledge back to the Indian students on the teachers return to India upon completion of the J1 Teacher Program period.
Our Experience: Acclaim Global Education (AGE) has successfully placed FIFTY highly experienced teachersunder cultural exchange educators to the United States of America over past 5 years. The largest batch of teachers from Andhra Pradesh (26) to leave in one group were placed in Texas. This was made possible by our partnership with the Andhra Pradesh state government organization APNRT.
How does it work?
AGE (India) and Star Tech Group (USA) in collaboration with Alliance Aboard Group (AAG) authorized for placement of International teachers in USA via their “Cultural Exchange Program”. This program connects experienced Indian teachers with the opportunities in USA to learn and teach in the USA educational environment via the “Cultural Exchange” program with full-time placements for up to three years to teach in the United States with an additional option of two more years of extension up to a maximum of five years. Participants in the “Cultural Exchange” program gain exposure to American teaching methods while bringing aInternational cultural perspective and viewpoints into K12 classrooms in the United States of America.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Teacher applicant should have a Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Science or English to qualify.
2. Should beB.Ed or M.Ed Certified.
3. Minimum of 5 years’ Experience in Teaching (Primary ,Secondary and High School Experience).
4. Complete English proficiency test TOFEL (only Texas state)
5. Have fluent verbal and written skills (communication skills).
6. Should be comfortable handling technology.
7. Have the ability to connect to students and high level of inter-personal skills.
8. Educational certificates evaluation with Recognised Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency.
9. Candidate passport with a minimum of 2 years due date to renewal.
10. Teacher applicant must be teaching at the time of application.
11. Continuous Teaching Experience with a minimum of 2 years.
12. International teaching experience is a big plus that helps in the selection process.
Type of employment
1. Visa Type: J1 Visa (Called Cultural Exchange Visa) with a three year plus two work visa.
2. Green Card WILL NOT BE PROCESSED by the School District.
3. Cost of Immigration Paperwork: Candidate responsibility.
4. Teacher Certification Requirement: Up to 12 months after arriving in USA as per State education Dept.
Interview Process:
1. Candidates should attend 1st Round of interview on zoom with Acclaim Global Education (AGE).
2. Those who clear the first round, have a 2ndRound interview with Expert Panel of Star Tech Group.
3. After clearing the 2ndround successfully, we will share the teacher’s resume with AAGfor Review. AAG will conduct aPre-Screen Live Audio/Video interview.
4. Short-listedapplicants will have a Live Audio/Video interview with the School District representative where the teaching positions are available.
5. School district HR department will inform AGE team confirming job offer.
6. AGE will coordinate candidate Visa Paperwork with J1 Sponsor and School District.
7. After the Immigration paperwork is completed, Candidate will be scheduled to go to the USA Consulate for Visa interview.
8. Candidate should arrive in USA with enough cash to support themselves for 60 days, before pay checks are issued.
9. Teacher Certification Requirement: Within 12 months from the date of arriving in USA, candidate should complete the Teacher Certification Program as per therespective state foreign educator policy.
10. Selected candidate AGE will conduct 10 Days Orientation program with AGE.
Salary
Salaries range between $39,000 to $70,000 per school year depending on the State education pay schedule of the school with consideration to qualifications of the teacher and years of work experience in India. J-1 teachers are paid same salary as other American teachers in school. All teachers are subject to Federal, State, andLocal Income Taxes and Withholding.
