Teach in the USA

Name: Teach in the USA
Brand: Spirit Cultural Exchange
SKU: 267140
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Location

United States of America

Length

52+ weeks

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Middle School High School

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Program Details

Qualifications

Qualified to teach primary or secondary school in your country of nationality or last legal residence
Working as a teacher in your home country or country of legal residence at the time of application, or, if not working as a teacher (a) have recently (within 12 months of application) completed an advanced degree and (b) have two years of full-time tea
Degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in either Education or the academic subject field in which you intend to teach
Minimum of two years of teaching experience
Satisfy the standards of the U.S. state in which you will teach
Be of good reputation and character
Possess advanced proficiency in the English language as determined by Spirit’s screening process.

Job Type

Teacher Exchange

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Middle School High School

Housing

Apartment

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

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Salary / Benefits

Teacher salaries vary by state and teacher qualifications. J-1 exchange teachers can generally expect to be paid anywhere from $35,000 – $50,000+ per year as a starting salary, commensurate with American teachers with similar experience and education. Host Schools typically offer health care benefits to the exchange teacher that may be subsidized by the Host School.

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Price Details

See Spirit's website for pricing information at www.spiritexchange.com .

What's Included

Travel Insurance

What's Included (Extra)

Optional school placement and support from Spirit Cultural Exchange throughout the program.

What's Not Included

Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals SIM cards Transportation Visa Wifi

What's Not Included (Extra)

SEVIS or visa application fees, airport transfers, international airfare, domestic transportation in the US, daily public transportation to and from the Host School, housing fees & deposits, spending money and emergency funds. Other fees may apply.

Last Updated: Feb 22, 2023

Last Reviewed: Jun 03, 2024

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About Program

Teach in the USA full-time at an accredited primary or secondary school while sharing your culture with American schoolchildren. Whether you teach Spanish in the American heartland or instruct high school students in advanced biology in an urban center, Spirit’s Teacher Program will be the experience of a lifetime. Spirit Cultural Exchange is designated by the US Department of State as a BridgeUSA Teacher Program sponsor and will be at your side every step of the way. Choose to find your own school placement or Spirit can help match you with one of its high ranking partner schools across the United States.

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Program Highlights

Teach in an accredited American K-12 school for up to 1-3 years
Gain valuable international teaching experience
Find your own placement or have Spirit match you with a US Host School
Learn about American culture firsthand
Program extensions possible for up to two additional years in some cases

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Innovative professional with a strong track record of improving test scores by adopting teaching methods. Able to develop personal relationships with students and build their confidence in their abilities. Looking to support the schools mission by creating a personal, engaging learning environment that celebrates students unique and ideas.
Plan and design standards-based lessons for diverse groups of learners.
Teach daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning styles, raising average grades by 24% in a year.

What was your funniest moment?

Getting into an Elevator

Pros

Fast in taken person's from one floor level to another
Less stressful.
Making life more easier.

Cons

Can be a dangerous in case of energy failure.
Vibration.

I have loved it so far. Everything is so different from my country but I have adopted to it quickly. I really recommend other people to come and join this amazing teaching experience through Spirit. I ove the school environment and culture. Most people at school have been so supportive and motivating. This is a great opportunity to improve your own language skills and general understanding. You can also improve your own cultural awareness by sharing your main cultural features and learning from the American people.
Great experience so far!
I simply love it!
Yeferson Romana Correa, from Colombia.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

My advice to future travelers on this program is to always keep your best aptitude in order to get the best out of this great and unforgettable experience! Enjoy it as much as possible and learn from it as much as you can. Always be willing to learn and share your own cultural background with both your students and local people around you. That is so rewarding.
Thanks a lot Spirit for making it possible
Yeferson Romana Correa

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About Spirit Cultural Exchange

Spirit Cultural Exchange offers customized exchange programs to individuals interested in visiting the United States on a BridgeUSA Program (J-1 visa). Spirit has over 20 years of experience in cultural exchange and is designated by the United States Department of State as a J-1 Visa Program Sponsor for the Intern, Trainee, Teacher, and Summer Work...