Teach in a U.S. School

Greenheart Exchange’s Teach USA program connects enthusiastic, highly-qualified international teachers with U.S. K-12 host schools to promote cultural understanding and public diplomacy.

Our primary goal is to facilitate an exceptional professional exchange program for teachers from all around the world to share their knowledge and experience in the U.S.

Through travel and cultural exchange, Greenheart helps individuals reach their full potential, leading to a more tolerant, peaceful and environmentally sustainable world.

The purpose of the Teach USA program is to promote interaction and enhance mutual understanding between U.S. and international teachers. Participating teachers are placed in a K-12 host school for 1-3 years and teach a wide range of subjects. During this program, teachers can expect to sharpen their professional skills and take part in cross-cultural activities within their schools and local communities.

Greenheart Exchange provides two (2) program options:

• Self-placed (SP): placements are arranged directly between the teacher and the school, supplemented by Greenheart Exchange’s sponsorship
• Full Program (FP): placements are facilitated by Greenheart Exchange Teach USA, matching host schools with a qualified, experienced teacher

All Teach USA applicants must:

• Meet the qualifications for teaching at the primary or secondary levels in schools in their country of nationality.
• Have a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in Education or the academic subject field in which they intend to teach.
• Have a minimum of 2 years teaching or related professional experience.
• Satisfy the teaching eligibility standards of the U.S. state in which he or she will teach, including any required criminal background checks.
• Be of good reputation and character.
• Agree to come to the U.S. as a full-time teacher of record in an accredited primary (including pre-kindergarten) or secondary school.
• Be proficient in English. Teachers will be interviewed in English to assess verbal ability and comprehension.
• Be working as a teacher at the time of application.
• Applicants NOT working as a teacher at the time of application must:
  • Meet the qualifications for teaching at the primary or secondary levels in schools in his or her home country (including pre-kindergarten).
  • Have at least two years of full-time teaching experience within the past eight years.
  • Have completed an advanced degree (in Education or in the academic area he or she intends to teach) within 12 months of his or her application submission date for the program.

Greenheart Exchange’s program fee includes:

• J-1 Visa Sponsorship (DS-2019 form)
• Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
• Teach USA Application Fee
• Discounted Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) services
• 24/7 in-country support from Greenheart Exchange
• 90-day medical insurance coverage and yearly emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Placement with an accredited U.S. Host School (Full Program)
• Teach USA Teacher’s Toolkit

Greenheart Exchange’s program fee does not include:

• Program Extension Fee (per year)
• Airfare to and from the U.S.
• SEVIS fee ($180 USD)
• Visa interview fee ($160)
• J-2 Dependent visa fee ($400/year)
• Housing, transportation, meals, and personal expenses

Program fees are variable and dependent upon program type. Cancellation fees will apply.

Applications Open:     February 1^st

Applications Close:     June 14^th

U.S. Arrival Dates:       July 15^th – August 15^th

U.S. School Year:         August-May