Temporary Cultural Exchange Teacher Program
Learn about teaching practices in the USA; grow your cultural awareness, share an amazing experience with your family, improve your English language proficiency!
We need 300+ teachers for the U.S. annually!
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Earn the same as U.S. teachers (based on the local market, your academic background, and the number of years of full-time teaching experience you have after your university graduation),
plus employee benefits & healthcare insurance!
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YOUR TIMELINE - Work with our Teacher Support Team at [email protected]
Application Process: Open year-round.
(Process takes 60-90 days to complete)
- Online Application - MingaCV
- Intro Video (1-min)
- Credential Evaluations (requires all university diplomas & transcripts, both officially translated to English, if needed).
- Prescreen Interview (language proficiency evaluation) - 10 minutes
- Teacher Qualifications Interview (teaching experience evaluation) - 45 minutes
- Home-Ties Documentation
School Interviews: January-June
Relocation & Orientation: July
Teaching contract begins: August
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TEACHER TESTIMONIALS
First Phase: Eligibility for Pre-screening Interview: (10-15 minutes)
You must complete the following steps and provide the following documentation BEFORE you may enter the interview process.
● Must have certified B2 fluency in the English language; will be tested via pre-screening interview.
● May not be a U.S. resident, U.S. citizen or have previously applied for a Permanent Resident Card.
● Must have a minimum of (2) years of full-time teaching experience after university graduation.
● Must be currently working full-time
● Resume/CV (English) in English
● Diploma (bachelor’s degree and master's degree, if applicable) - must be translated to English
● Transcripts (bachelor’s degree and master's degree, if applicable) - must be translated to English by an official translator using an original official document
● Teacher training certification/accreditation, including pedagogical preparation/training as part of a four-year university program or as an additional year of formal, full-time university study.
● Passport(s) - Currently valid document, and any old passports must also be submitted.
● Online J1 Sponsor Profile (Personal section, Professional sections, and Family section).
You must complete the following steps and provide the following documentation BEFORE you may enter the interview process.
● Must have certified B2 fluency in the English language; will be tested via pre-screening interview.
● May not be a U.S. resident, U.S. citizen or have previously applied for a Permanent Resident Card.
● Must have a minimum of (2) years of full-time teaching experience after university graduation.
● Must be currently working full-time
● Resume/CV (English) in English
● Diploma (bachelor’s degree and master's degree, if applicable) - must be translated to English
● Transcripts (bachelor’s degree and master's degree, if applicable) - must be translated to English by an official translator using an original official document
● Teacher training certification/accreditation, including pedagogical preparation/training as part of a four-year university program or as an additional year of formal, full-time university study.
● Passport(s) - Currently valid document, and any old passports must also be submitted.
● Online J1 Sponsor Profile (Personal section, Professional sections, and Family section).
Teacher Costs
Teachers Fee Disclosure Statement
Minga House Foundation does not charge teachers a service fee. We are a non-profit organization founded in Colombia with a mission to promote cultural exchange via education projects and practices. Minga House Foundation is funded through charitable contributions and other professional services. Minga House Foundation partners with several US J1 visa sponsors and these sponsors share some of their collected recruitment fees paid by the US school districts with Minga House Foundation.
Teachers should expect to incur the following expenses during the entire application and selection process. There is no guarantee of securing a position. This is a highly competitive global process and each teacher stands on their own competing for the limited hirings. Minga House Foundation has grow an expertise in assisting teachers during the application and interview process.
Our best advice to teachers is to see this as a 2-year process and one that should not be taking lightly; rather it should include much financial planning and a well thought out transition plan.
Teachers should expect to incur the following expenses during the entire application and selection process. There is no guarantee of securing a position. This is a highly competitive global process and each teacher stands on their own competing for the limited hirings. Minga House Foundation has grow an expertise in assisting teachers during the application and interview process.
Our best advice to teachers is to see this as a 2-year process and one that should not be taking lightly; rather it should include much financial planning and a well thought out transition plan.
Expected Teacher Costs:
Teachers should expect to spend at least $200 USD in documentation & translations (if needed) while preparing their applciations. Then, if awarded with a job offer, they can expect to spend at least $2000 USD to process their visa applications. Beyond that, teachers should have sufficient funding to pay for their airfare as most school districts to not offer to neither pay for the teacher's travel expenses nor for their family dependents. Minga House Foundation recommends to teacher candidates to have at least $5000 USD in savings upon their departure to work & live in the USA. Why? because they will have to support their living expenses for themeselves and possibly their families for 4-6 weeks until they first obtain a Social Security Number to start working and then wait possibly a month to receive their first paycheck. Financial planning is a successful transition and ought not to be taken lightly.
- Official Transcripts (varies)
- Diploma (varies)
- Official English Translation of both Transcripts & Diploma - (VISAS FACIL) $5 USD per page (if needed)
- Credential Evaluations (SPANTRANS) - $195 USD
- J1 Visa Processing Fee (Sponsor determined) - $1250-1500 USD
- SEVIS Registration Fee - $220 USD
- Administrative Program Fees - Vary from sponsor to sponsor
- Insurance fees vary - Ranges from $70 - $90 USD
- Consulate fee - $185 USD
Teachers should expect to spend at least $200 USD in documentation & translations (if needed) while preparing their applciations. Then, if awarded with a job offer, they can expect to spend at least $2000 USD to process their visa applications. Beyond that, teachers should have sufficient funding to pay for their airfare as most school districts to not offer to neither pay for the teacher's travel expenses nor for their family dependents. Minga House Foundation recommends to teacher candidates to have at least $5000 USD in savings upon their departure to work & live in the USA. Why? because they will have to support their living expenses for themeselves and possibly their families for 4-6 weeks until they first obtain a Social Security Number to start working and then wait possibly a month to receive their first paycheck. Financial planning is a successful transition and ought not to be taken lightly.
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TEACHER SALARIES
What is the average teacher salary in USA public schools?
$68,469.00 (USD) annually
(Pre-Tax / Pre- retirement Averagely)
The average teacher salary in the United States in 2022–2023 was $68,469, but this ranges from $48,530 (Mississippi) to $92,307 (Massachusetts). On the whole, from 2021–2022, salaries had increased, except in Kansas, where the average salary decreased from $54,988 to $54,810. (Google search)
You can just Google to find current public school salaries
Example: "How much do Austin Texas public school teachers make?"
Remember: You'll find Pre-Tax salary amounts!
We now can reach to (40) US states, and the salaries may or may not be similar, based on local cost of living, mostly affected by housing local costs. Your salary will be the same as a US citizen & US resident teacher's salary local to you within your employer school district. Key factors are the number of years of experience you may have earned after graduating from your bachelors, plus your level of formal professional education (Bachelor's, masters, or Ph.D.)
Remember: Salaries are based on living expenses, so it’s important not to choose a position based solely on the salary. Higher salaries often reflect higher costs for taxes, housing, and other expenses. You will be paid the same as an American teacher. No matter what, your arrival year will be difficult financially. It is very important that you have sufficient savings to launch the first 45 days of your career until you get your paycheck. You should have at at least $5000 USD, but having more is better.
What is the average teacher salary in USA public schools?
$68,469.00 (USD) annually
(Pre-Tax / Pre- retirement Averagely)
The average teacher salary in the United States in 2022–2023 was $68,469, but this ranges from $48,530 (Mississippi) to $92,307 (Massachusetts). On the whole, from 2021–2022, salaries had increased, except in Kansas, where the average salary decreased from $54,988 to $54,810. (Google search)
You can just Google to find current public school salaries
Example: "How much do Austin Texas public school teachers make?"
Remember: You'll find Pre-Tax salary amounts!
We now can reach to (40) US states, and the salaries may or may not be similar, based on local cost of living, mostly affected by housing local costs. Your salary will be the same as a US citizen & US resident teacher's salary local to you within your employer school district. Key factors are the number of years of experience you may have earned after graduating from your bachelors, plus your level of formal professional education (Bachelor's, masters, or Ph.D.)
Remember: Salaries are based on living expenses, so it’s important not to choose a position based solely on the salary. Higher salaries often reflect higher costs for taxes, housing, and other expenses. You will be paid the same as an American teacher. No matter what, your arrival year will be difficult financially. It is very important that you have sufficient savings to launch the first 45 days of your career until you get your paycheck. You should have at at least $5000 USD, but having more is better.
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