Since 1987, more than 200 Argentine educators have been part of this process.
Participate Learning is an organization with more than 36 years of experience promoting cultural exchange by sending teachers from all over Latin America to schools and colleges in the United States. This year the call to be part of the 2024-2025 cycle has officially begun, giving all those Argentine teachers the opportunity to experience teaching in North America.
“The selected teachers will teach Spanish and the culture of their country of origin in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. They will receive medical coverage, airfare, support in the process of obtaining a visa and guidance during their period of residence, and a salary in dollars equivalent to that of an educator in the United States, which is between $35,000 and $55,000 annually depending on years of experience. that the teacher has at the time of applying. The program even includes the option of traveling with your spouse and children,” said Ronald Ramirez, Participate Learning International Recruitment Manager for Latin America.
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80% of the teachers who have participated in this cultural exchange are between 25 and 50 years old, although the program admits applicants of all ages, and nearly 50% of the selected teachers travel and settle in the United States. along with their families.
Friendly and fast application process
To date, more than 200 Argentine educators have had the experience of teaching in the United States through the opportunity offered by Participate Learning. To participate in this cultural exchange it is necessary:
- Advanced English level
- At least two years of full-time teaching experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education.
- Be working at the time of applying
- Have the availability to reside in the United States for a minimum period of 2 years up to a maximum of 5 consecutive years.
- Have a valid driver’s license and have completed the vaccination schedule against COVID-19.
From the moment the application is initiated, until the position offer is made by the American school district, about 3 months can pass, then the visa procedures begin, which can take about a month. The teachers chosen and with their visa processed will travel to the United States between June and July 2024, given that the school year in the North American country begins in August and ends in May.
Since 1987, 3,005 Latin American teachers have had the experience of teaching in the United States thanks to this initiative, uniting the world through global education, while growing as professionals and as people. Participants return home with renewed vision and greater awareness of the power of teaching.
Source: Ambito
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