Hosting a Teacher

 Host School and Teacher Position Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Amity sponsorship, the school and teaching position must meet the following requirements:

• The school must be an accredited primary or secondary school.

• Teaching position must be at the primary or secondary level.  This includes Kindergarten teaching positions (students aged 5 years and older).

• Positions teaching in Pre-kindergarten language immersion programs offered as regular course of study by an accredited primary school are also accepted.

• Teaching position must be full-time and paid. The teacher must be compensated the same salary rate as a U.S. teacher in their position with the same background and experience.

• Teacher must teach an academic subject or teach in their specialization (for example, special education).  Teacher must follow an established curriculum.

Schools need to be prepared to:

• Welcome the teacher and arrange pick-up at the airport or agreed upon location

• Offer information on their local community and location of important organizations (bank, Social Security office, hospital, police and fire stations, food/grocery stores)

• Provide customary professional training

• Assist with U.S. state certification/licensure process (if required)

• Assign a mentor teacher to assist with initial adjustment matters

• Assist with finding initial temporary housing at the teacher’s expense

• Offer local support throughout this program

• Provide access to opportunities to facilitate cross-cultural exchange

Amity Administrative Fee may be paid by the Teacher, Host School, or shared between the parties written agreement prior to arrival.

Schools must submit all materials to Amity Institute 60 days before the desired arrival date of the Exchange Teacher.  Expediting fees may apply if paperwork is not received in a timely manner.