Program Details

Welcome To Your Opportunity For An Exciting New Teaching Position

Here Is How Teachers Council Will Make This Happen For You

• Are you a degreed professional with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related area? Many of TC’s teachers have advanced degrees, such as Masters and PhDs.

• Do you have sufficient course hours in the subject that will be taught, i.e. pre-school; general education or elementary education; specific subject areas such as math, information science technology, general science, biology, chemistry, physics, and languages for middle and secondary school instruction and bilingual ESL instruction for all classrooms?

• Do you love teaching and want to share your expertise and knowledge in a diverse new country in the U.S.?

If the answer is YES to any of the above questions, please read the information below and complete the on line application form.

Summary

Schools turn to Teachers Council knowing that we extend ourselves both in our recruitment efforts and in our commitment to provide a variety of options for all their staffing needs. TC has an excellent reputation around the US and the world!

Majors. Positions are available for teachers with majors in almost all subject areas. Teachers Council has successfully recruited and placed teachers in early childhood - preschool, primary, middle and secondary schools. Subjects include all levels of math, all areas of science, languages, and general education. Positions are also available in specialized subjects that include: computer science, special education, physical education, dance, music and the arts. There is a great demand for bi lingual teachers, especially Spanish, but also positions are available in some schools for teaches of French, Chinese, and Korean for all grades and subject areas. The primary specialty area for Teachers Council is science and math and also bi lingual teachers in Spanish.

English Language. Teachers must have excellent English language fluency, including both spoken and written English. All teachers are initially pre-screened by Teachers Council and thereafter go through an extensive interview procedure with the school to present their English fluency as well as knowledge of subject matter, teaching methods and experience.

Experience. Participating teachers should have successful teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level. In some cases, internship as part of the academic studies is acceptable. In most cases, the teachers should have a teaching license from their home country and teaching experience, especially in the subject areas of math and the sciences. Teachers are required to provide verification of employment and present recommendations to the US schools.

Certification. It is understood that the international teacher cannot be fully certified, because the Praxis examinations and other similar testing requirements are only offered in the US. However, the course work of the teacher is reviewed and evaluated in order to determine if it meets the equivalency standards and requirements of the SDE and the school. Provisional, temporary, or emergency approval may be granted to the teacher by the SDE or the school district and testing can be completed upon entry or during the provisional term. Ultimately, teachers will need to take examinations because most states require the teacher in the public schools to be certified to conform to their state regulations and policies and the No Child Left Behind legislation and policy.

In the past, teachers screened by Teachers Council have often been successful in passing Praxis examinations after they begin teaching in the US. Based upon the state requirements, teachers can also be assistant teachers or substitute teachers until such time as they complete their certification and licensing. TC is there throughout this entire process helping the teachers prepare and successfully pass all necessary examinations for certification in your state.

Licensing. All teachers need to be fully credentialed in their home country. Each state varies as to the policies and regulations that govern the certification and licensing of teachers. Teachers Council will cooperate with the teachers to meet these requirements for the teaching position.

Screening of Teachers. You will go through a thorough screening and selection procedure, which includes application, resume, academic credentials, references and personal interviews. After successful completion of initial TC screening, your resumes are provided to the school to review your qualifications as a teacher. An extensive international telephone interview is conducted between you and the school. During the interview, the school can determine your English fluency, experience, personal characteristics, teaching philosophy, educational background, and goals. In some cases, depending upon the number of teachers that are requested by the school, TC will arrange for representatives of the school to travel to the country and personally interview you. In other cases, where possible, we will request that you facilities for a web cam or video conferencing. Most universities have this equipment.

No Risk. In most cases, there are no costs to the teacher for any of the services provided by Teachers Council unless the visa is approved. However, fees submitted to the US Government agencies, such as USCIS and for Educational Evaluation are non refundable. Details of the costs and responsibilities are included in the agreements between the teachers and Teachers Council, which is included in the Login Section. Teachers Council has a policy of No Visa - No Fee for its services.

Process [Also included in FAQ]

Resume. Teachers Council will post a summary of your resume on the school web site section by Login under categories based upon majors and grade levels.

Evaluation. TC also will post your evaluations on the web site and send to the schools that have expressed an interest in you. TC arranges for an independent evaluation of your academic qualifications that will be performed by an approved company or government agency to determine that your educational background meets the equivalent standards for a teacher who has graduated from a US college or university.

Interview. TC arranges an interview between you and the school. The interview will be done telephonically or in some cases by videoconferencing, web cam, or personal interview. The US School will ask you questions to determine your experience, personal characteristics, teaching philosophy, educational background, and goals. Teachers Council goes to great lengths to ensure that the hiring process is efficient and effective.

Eligibility. After you have been conditionally accepted by your school, TC assists you to become evaluated by the SDE or other agency to determine you eligibility and that you meet the state requirements for eligibility as well as the regulations of the No Child Left Behind law.

Final Job Offer. After the evaluation is completed by SDE, Teachers Council will present a you with a job offer from the school that will most likely be conditioned only upon the technical requirements of fingerprinting, social security registration, etc. In some cases, the fingerprinting can be completed prior to you entering the US. However, social security will be applied for in the US.

Immigration Application. TC arranges for immigration legal counsel to apply for you to the government agencies for Labor Certification, USCIS approval. You will need to obtain final DOS approval at the overseas US Consular Office in your home country. Immigration counsel provides complete legal representation to you. Both you and the school participate in the complete government application process.

Start by filing out and submitting the on line application for teachers. Teachers Counsel offers complete accessibility by telephone, e-mail, fax, or on-site visits to assist you with finding the best position and location for you and, when applicable, for your family.

Grade Levels and Subjects.

Preschool - Early childhood specialists serving Pre-K – 3 rd grade classes. Schools must be accredited or licensed by the SDE in order to qualify for the H-1B visa. Early learning centers that are licensed by the Health Department or Social Service Agency generally will not qualify for the H-1B visa, because the visa is limited to only those occupations which require a minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Because early learning centers often employ teachers that have associate degrees or only a CDA license, they may not qualify as a sponsor for the teacher.

Elementary School - Elementary school teachers with K-6. Math, sciences and art specialists available for primary grades as well

Middle School - Middle school teachers with a variety of single-subject expertise and classroom experience up to 8th grade, specializing in math and the sciences.

High School - High School teachers with a variety of single-subject expertise and classroom experience for 9-12 grades, specializing in the math, sciences and computer subjects.

Substitutes - Schools have the advantage of hiring our teachers as long-term substitutes and with TC’s support then have the teacher move into a permanent position when convenient. Many schools find this benefit very exciting because they no longer have staffing problems with substitutes and have the additional advantage of evaluating the teacher for a permanent position.

Specialized Subject Areas.

General Education - Primary Grades.

Mathematics - Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics.

Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science.

Foreign Languages - Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Polish, Russian.

Music - Instrumental, Vocal.

Art - Performing Arts, Dance, Visual Arts.

Computers and Technology - Networking, Software design, Use of computers in school and business.

Special Education - Teachers with special education credentials and aides with expertise and experience working with a variety of special needs populations such as SED, LD, LH, DD, VH, HH and others.

Long-Term Substitutes - The immigration process, including the Overseas Consular interview may take until October, November or even later to be completed. Teachers Council will place you in a full time position upon your arrival or in a long-term substitute position until a permanent position is available. This gives you and your new school the opportunity to become better acquainted, participating in additional training and orientation seminars.

Other Specialists - A variety of areas of expertise such as Educational Therapist, Gifted and Talented, Media, Librarian, Resource, bilingual ESL, and other specialists.