Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hiring International Teachers

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the USA.

CPS supports students from all over the world.

CPS believe it’s important to provide exposure to new cultures so our students can be prepared as global citizens.

The district’s World Language programming offers 10 languages of instruction, plus American Sign Language in over 200 schools and reach nearly 100,000 students.

Over 65,000 students speaking dozens of native languages, are currently studying a foreign language, but there are not enough teachers to meet the needs of CPS’ students.

Due to the demand, CPS is recruiting visiting international teachers from around the globe to provide high-quality World Language and Bilingual teacher services.

Teachers of other content areas who can bring unique perspectives and cross-cultural programming are also welcome to apply.

Benefits for International Teachers

• May travel freely around the United States and Internationally during school holidays
• Are full CPS employees, compensated based on their educational profile and experience
• Receive high-quality mentorship from multiple, experienced CPS teachers
• Access free, specialized professional development in American teaching practices and methods monthly
• Host cultural exchange activities in their CPS schools at least twice each year and facilitate partnerships with schools in their home country

Requirements:

1. Have a passion for teaching and promoting your language and culture internationally;
2. Have earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, including a teacher certificate;
3. Have at least two years’ full time teaching experience;
4. Have sufficient mastery of English as determined by the Nelson-Denny English proficiency test administered
   by CPS;
5. Desire to learn about the American education system and improve English and teaching skills.

About Visiting International Teaching at CPS:

Recruited Visiting Teachers are sponsored for a J-1 Visa and a Visiting International Teacher License from the
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The visiting teacher program is designed to be a 3 year commitment focused on cultural exchange and enhanced teaching practice.

In the past, exceptional teachers have been sponsored for visa extensions and H1-B/green card status.

As a CPS teacher, Visiting International Teachers receive the best compensation package in the United States and work in one of our 500 elementary or secondary schools.

The program begins in August when Visiting International Teachers arrive in Chicago for placement and professional development.

School begins in September, and the compensation package starts by the beginning of October.

Visiting International Teachers should plan to cover travel and living expenses from August to October.

Active Partner Countries

Chicago Public Schools currently can sponsor teachers who are natives and current residents of one of their partner countries:

• Dominican Republic
• Japan
• Philippines
• Spain

Please contact the Talent Office (internationalteacher@cps.edu) with additional questions.

More information about the J-1 visa issued through the United States government, including eligibility criteria, can be found on the J-1 visa website maintained by the US Department of State.

More Information and Application:
CPS administrators will host online question and answer sessions, and must conduct the English proficiency test
(the Nelson-Denny) and host interviews in person.

Contacts:

Visiting International Teacher Program Manager – Chicago Public Schools: Christine Murphy Judson, cmurphy20@cps.edu  (English)
World Language Program Manager – Chicago Public Schools: Fabiola Ginski, fmginski@cps.edu, (English)