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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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Our Interns at Adams Spanish Immersion School had Our Interns at Adams Spanish Immersion School had a wonderful time at their field trip with fourth graders! 

 Pictured here📸: Cristina, Puy, and Milthon.
"We want to share this awesome photo from the trip "We want to share this awesome photo from the trip we recently had to Fabulous Las Vegas. Andrés, from Colombia and I went to "Sin City" and on top of that, we took advantage of the trip and went to the Grand Canyon. I can just say that everything was awesome a unique experience that is gonna stay for life."

Pictured here: Interns, Dario Becerra and Andrés Paez Camargo.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers deserv Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Teachers deserve to be celebrated all year long, but especially this week in particular. Thank you for all that you do to motivate, inspire, and be a role model for our younger generations. All of your efforts truly do not go unnoticed. ✨
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 📝 We wa Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 📝 We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff at Amity Institute, the administrative staff that we have the honor of working with at our host schools, along with all of our International Partners. We would not be who and where we are without all of you, we truly appreciate your support. 🤍
Amity Interns at one of our host schools, Michelto Amity Interns at one of our host schools, Micheltorena Street Elementary. 🌟😊
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