ESL Teacher at Participate Learning Chapel Hill, NC

ESL Teacher job at Participate Learning. Chapel Hill, NC.

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years of teaching experience
• Required Certificates:
  Teaching Credential/License
• Work Visa Eligibility:
  Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom (UK), Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

No sponsor fees — there are no program or placement fees for teachers.

Full visa sponsorship — we handle your J-1 visa sponsorship and all required paperwork.

Relocation support from start to finish — including guidance with your foreign credential evaluation and teaching license application
.

Free airfare to the U.S. — we purchase your plane ticket and arrange your travel details.

Airport pickup and transportation to your school district from orientation.

Comprehensive orientation week with accommodations provided, so you can settle in and connect with other international teachers.

Healthcare insurance exceeds U.S. Department of State requirements

Dental coverage

Competitive salary with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Local Advisor support in your community to help you adjust and succeed.

Inspire students and grow your career through cultural exchange!

For nearly four decades,
Participate Learning has connected international educators with schools across the U.S. As a U.S. Department of State–designated sponsor, we now support teachers in 711 schools across 80 districts in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

As an Ambassador Teacher
, you’ll experience personal and professional growth while making a global impact. Enjoy no sponsor fees
, full visa and relocation support
, and a welcoming community—where 97% of teachers renew and 96% recommend the experience.

We are currently seeking qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers at the Secondary level to join our growing community of educators in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
, beginning August 2026
. Applicants must hold a teaching qualification, have ESL training and experience with students aged 5–18, and be currently teaching in a school setting.

Benefits include:

• Cultural exchange in action
• Professional growth and leadership pathways
• Financial stability and family opportunities
• Mentoring and community support from day one

Start your U.S. teaching journey today.

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