The J1 teacher program allows qualified individuals to teach full-time in accredited K-12 schools for up to 3 years with a possible 2 years extension.

Teachers can be assigned to different states such as Maryland, South Carolina, Illinois, Chicago, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, including Washington DC.

The salary of teachers varies in every state and is typically dependent on the county’s salary schedule, years of experience, and teaching credentials. Highly qualified teachers can receive an estimated annual gross salary of up $65,000.00.

Depending on the state, visa sponsors vary. For a complete list of approved visa sponsors, go to https://j1visa.state.gov/participants/how-to-apply/sponsor-search/?program=Teacher

The entire application can take 6-8 months from the date of application to departure for the United States.

Yes, Stratmore Educational Consulting connects teachers to all the resources they need to fund their application expenses.

As part of the consulting agreement, teachers will be provided assistance to make sure that they will have decent housing pre-arranged before arrival in the United States.

The teacher applicant must be a certified teacher with at least 2 years of teaching experience.

There is a demand for K-12 Mathematics, Science, and Special Education teachers but teachers of English, Social Studies, Music, and Art are welcome to apply.

Teachers applying for the exchange program must be certified teachers holding a valid teaching license issued by the Professional Regulation Commission and are considered in good standing.

Having a special education degree is an advantage but not required. However, some special education schools may require special education graduate course units at the time of application.

Exchange visitors in the United States can bring their spouse or unmarried child who is under the age of 21. They will be issued J2 visas if they qualify.

Teachers in the J1-visa program can only perform activities as specified in their DS-2019 document.