Kindergarten - Grade 5 Elementary teacher

Uniting Our World Through Global Learning

Since 1987, Participate Learning has partnered with schools and districts to empower educators and prepare students for the global marketplace. Our programs and professional development offerings prioritise language proficiency, cultural competency, and critical thinking, ensuring students are ready for a connected world.

Teaching in the USA with Participate Learning is more than just a job—it's a transformative experience. As a Participate Learning Ambassador Teacher, you'll empower students and fellow educators to positively impact the world by playing a vital role in fostering global, cultural, and language connections within schools. You'll embark on a journey of cultural exchange, sharing your traditions, planning events to celebrate your favourite holidays, and embracing U.S. culture.

In an exciting collaboration with the Wake County Public School System, we are hiring creative and dedicated professionals who believe all children can be successful. Walnut Creek Elementary is part of the Wake County Public School System, which aims to provide relevant and engaging education and create students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators, and critical thinkers.  

Walnut Creek Elementary is committed to providing an enriching and equitable learning experience to all students through developing the following core values:

• Excellence
• Equity
• Enrichment
• Building positive relationships

North Carolina is renowned for its incredible natural beauty and vibrant cities. With the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west, coastal beach towns in the east, and 41 state parks, many places exist for families and solo adventurers to explore. Raleigh, the state capital, is located in the centre of the state and is part of the “Triangle,” an area recently ranked as the #2 place in the country to live by the U.S. News and World Report. Charlotte, the state’s largest city, is home to several major sports teams and various museums to explore.

We are looking for passionate elementary school teachers ready for a transformative international teaching experience that will advance the growth and development of your professional and personal life. All applicants must hold a Primary teaching qualification and currently teach within a Primary school setting. 

All international candidates are required to apply for a teaching position in the USA directly with Participate Learning. Participate Learning has been an official BridgeUSA exchange visitor program with the U.S. Department of State for more than 30 years and has helped more than 10,000 international educators experience teaching full-time in the U.S. Participate Learning is designated to screen, provide visa sponsorship, and support participants throughout their stay in the United States in conjunction with their host school. Candidates must successfully complete Participate Learning’s application process to be considered for this position. 

Take a look at our 2023 Arrival Orientation experience and follow us on our social media platforms for a glimpse into this year's orientation sessions, as well as the overall Ambassador Teacher experience:

https://www.youtube.com/@ParticipateLearning/videos

https://www.instagram.com/participatelearning/

https://twitter.com/ParticipateLrng

https://www.facebook.com/participatelearning/

How to apply for a teaching position in the USA:

Interested applicants should visit https://go.participatelearning.com/uk_202011 to register and complete an online application to teach in the USA. If you have any questions or queries about the position, please contact sweston@participatelearning.com . The school will not respond to any direct messages regarding the post.