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Teaching Jobs in The USA – J-1 Teacher Program

Take Your Teaching Experience to an American Classroom

Teach in the USA through the J-1 Teacher Cultural Exchange Program and gain valuable international classroom experience while sharing your knowledge, culture and teaching perspective with students in the United States.

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Take Your Teaching Career to an American Classroom

For many teachers, the United States represents an opportunity to experience a new education system, broaden their professional horizons and build a truly international teaching career.

Through the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program, qualified international teachers can teach in American schools while sharing their knowledge, classroom experience and culture with their students and communities.

For Indian teachers, it’s an opportunity to grow professionally, experience life in the USA, earn competitively and create memories and experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.

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Career Opportunities In USA

Discover exciting opportunities with leading institutions and take the next step toward a rewarding career.

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Math teacher - Under J1 Cultural Exchange program

Government Schools

  • USA
  • 3 Years contract
School Teachers

USD - 50,000 to 75,000

Per Annum

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October 15, 2026

  • Multiple Vacancies

Science teacher - Under J1 Cultural Exchange program

Government Schools

  • USA
  • 3 Years contract
School Teachers

USD - 50,000 to 75,000

Per Annum

View Details

October 15, 2026

  • Multiple Vacancies

Special Education needs teacher - Under J1 Cultural Exchange program

Government Schools

  • USA
  • 3 Years contract
School Teachers

USD - 60,000 to 90,000

Per Annum

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October 15, 2026

  • Multiple Vacancies

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Why Consider Teaching in the USA?

A career move that takes you further. Singapore offers nurses the opportunity to gain international clinical experience, work in an advanced healthcare environment and grow professionally within a multicultural society. 

Teach in America

Gain firsthand experience in the U.S. education system while teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

Grow Professionally

Explore new teaching methods, strengthen your classroom skills and broaden your international teaching experience.

Experience America Culture

Discover life in the USA, experience new communities and share your own culture through meaningful exchange.

Up to 5 Years

Teach for an initial three years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years, subject to program approval.

Earn & Progress

Earn a U.S. teaching salary while gaining international experience and working towards your personal and financial goals.

Your Eligibility to Teach in the Maldives.

Discover the requirements, opportunities, and pathways for building your nursing career in Maldives.

Primary School Teacher

  • Hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in education or the academic subject they intend to teach.
  • Have at least two years of full-time teaching or related professional experience.
  • Be working as a teacher outside the USA, or meet the program's requirements for recently qualified teachers pursuing advanced studies.
  • Demonstrate sufficient English-language skills to teach and communicate effectively.

High School Teachers

  • Hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in education or the academic subject they intend to teach.​

Competitive Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

SGD 3,0000 - 40,200

Attractive compensation based on role, experience, qualifications, and contract terms.

SGD 3,0000 - 40,200

Salaries

  • Primary teachers: USD 50,000 to 75,000 Per Annum (based on the state you are offered)
  • Secondary teachers: USD 45,000 to 90,000 Per Annum (Based on the state you are offered)

Your Eligibility to Teach in the USA –

  • Primary teachers:
  • Minimum 16 years of formal education
  • B.Ed Mandatory
  • 2+ years teaching experience in home country
  • Secondary teachers:
  • Minimum 16 years of formal education in the field of specialized subject
  • B.Ed Mandatory
  • 2+ years teaching experience in home country

Tax Free Salary

High Saving potential

Paid Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Air Ticket

Your 6-Step Journey to Teaching in the USA

From checking your eligibility to getting your visa and flying to the USA, we support you through every stage of your J-1 teaching journey.

01

Apply

Register with Global Placements and submit your qualifications, teaching experience and required documents.

02

Eligibility

We review your profile for J-1 eligibility and register suitable candidates with prospective U.S. employers.

03

Interview

Prospective employers review your profile and conduct interviews to assess your suitability for available teaching opportunities.

04

Verification

Once selected, complete the required Spantran verification, PCC, school verification and other credential checksapplicable to the program.

05

Visa

After completing the required documentation and program formalities, we guide you through the J-1 visa application and U.S. Embassy process.

06

Fly

Once your visa is approved, complete your pre-departure formalities, travel to the USA and get ready to begin your teaching journey.

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