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Hosting a Teacher

Host School and Teacher Position Eligibility Requirements

Through our Teacher Program, Amity can assist a teacher hired directly by your school in obtaining a visa. 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.

While Amity is not an International Teacher placement agency, we occasionally receive resumes/CVs from exemplary educators who are seeking support from us as a J1 visa sponsor. We are happy to pass along these resumes to U.S. schools that are considering hiring an International Teacher. For more information regarding this opportunity, please email Rocelle Cruz, Executive Assistant, at RCruz@amity.org. 

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

The Amity Annual Administrative Fee is paid per school year. This fee may be paid by or shared between the applicant and/or school. These fees are subject to review and adjustment as deemed appropriate. The fee is determined by the teacher’s year of participation in Amity’s Program.

2022-23 School Administrative Fees

    • Year 1: $1500
    • Year 2: $1000
    • Year 3: $750
    • Year 4: $1000
    • Year 5: $750

Please note: Administrative Fees are non-refundable. 


This experience changed my life! Now, I have more dreams and some other goals. I'm so thankful for everything that I've learned. I want to continue growing as a human and as a teacher. The Amity program is one the best things that ever happened to me." - Michelle, 2018-2019 Intern

We have been working with Amity for several years. Learning about different cultures, communities, traditions, music, arts, dances and more, helps our students to see the world as a global place fostering diversity and respect. Having a second adult in the classroom helps our teachers to be able to have more individualized attention to students and work on small groups. Amity has been a wonderful organization to work with, reliable and accessible, bringing highly qualified young people to work in our school."- Maria Buceta Miller, Amity School Coordinator, John Stanford International School

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Intern, Sharon, from Colombia, shared some photos Intern, Sharon, from Colombia, shared some photos and also let us know how her internship is going. She has had nothing but wonderful experiences so far with her host family and host school and everyone has been very kind! 🇨🇴

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How is the school year going for you so far? We’ How is the school year going for you so far? We’d love to hear! 

Pictured here: Amity interns placed in Winona, Minnesota 

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Congratulations to two of our first year teachers Congratulations to two of our first year teachers from the Philippines: Mrs. Gamundoy and Mrs. Balangue on your news article and TV feature! 

We are very pleased to see how much you are enjoying your time in the U.S. and wish you both a successful school year. Click on the link in our bio to read the article. 

We enjoy reading news articles and seeing any media coverage regarding our participants and host schools, so please forward them to us as well! ☺️

Pictured here: Mrs. Balangue with her students (1st photo) and Mrs. Gamundoy with her students (2nd photo)

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Amity Intern, Gabriel, from El Salvador, spent som Amity Intern, Gabriel, from El Salvador, spent some time with his host dad and brother at the Minnesota State Fair! 🇸🇻🎡🎟️

What are some activities you’ve done so far with your host family? 

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Did you know that most of our interns are placed i Did you know that most of our interns are placed in Minnesota? Every year we conduct one large orientation for interns placed in Minnesota and everyone had the opportunity to meet Amity’s Executive Director, Jim Price! Comment down below if you are in the photo! 🧐

We would like to give a huge shoutout to our host school community for your assistance with ensuring that your interns arrive at the orientation on time and for your guidance throughout the year - we can’t do any of this without you! 

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Amity’s Executive Director, Jim Price, had the o Amity’s Executive Director, Jim Price, had the opportunity to meet most of our teachers in Minnesota last week during the orientation! We hope you all have a wonderful school year! 

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