Earn on the same salary scale as their American colleagues.
Teach in the United States with Abaka
We work with experienced educators from every corner of the world who are ready for a new kind of adventure — teaching in an American classroom while sharing the culture they grew up in. Placement runs up to five years, and when teachers head home, they take new skills, new friendships, and a piece of America with them.
Now accepting applications for Classroom Teacher and Special Education Teacher positions.
100%
of Abaka Teachers...
Get hands-on support from our team, both locally and inside the classroom.
Have access to a 24/7 emergency line whenever they need it.
What Every Abaka Teacher Can Count On
Our support model walks with teachers from day one and connects them to world-class resources, including our online learning and networking community. Every Abaka teacher arrives ready — with a cell phone, an interest-free relocation loan, a bank account, and a daily transportation plan already in place. And whenever something comes up, our emergency line is only a call away.
A Salary That Respects Your Profession
Every Abaka teacher is paid on the same salary scale as the American teachers working beside them. Same classroom, same scale — no exceptions.
Visa Sponsorship for You and Your Family
We sponsor your J-1 visa and help your immediate family come with you, with legal guidance through each step of the process.
A Soft Landing in a New Country
From pre-departure orientation to airport pickup, temporary housing, banking setup, and a daily transportation plan — the practical details are handled before you ever set foot in class.
Support That Doesn't End at Arrival
Ongoing instructional coaching, continuing professional development, and a team you can reach around the clock when it matters.
- Pre-arrival and arrival orientation
- District onboarding in your first weeks
- Temporary and permanent housing assistance
- Help opening a bank account
- Health insurance guidance
- Help earning your U.S. teaching license
- Personalized relocation planning
- Interest-free relocation loan
- A cell phone ready when you land
- Travel assistance to the U.S. and your local community
- Legal guidance through the visa process
- Online learning and networking community
- Ongoing instructional support
- Continuing professional development
- 24/7 emergency support line
Our Teachers in Action
A glimpse into the Abaka community — teachers from the Philippines who made the journey to the United States, and the students and families whose lives they touch along the way.
Bring Your Culture With You
Abaka teachers are more than instructors — they're cultural ambassadors. Through classroom projects, school events, and community celebrations, you'll give American students a window into your home country's traditions, language, and way of life. And you'll come home with stories of theirs.
Am I Eligible?
Applying is free, and we welcome teachers of every subject. To get started, all you need is an email address — our team guides you through the rest, one step at a time.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from your home country
- Citizenship and residency outside the United States
- Strong English proficiency, spoken and written
- At least two years of full-time teaching experience after completing your degree
- Currently working as a teacher
Documents You'll Need
- A recent professional photograph
- References from school administrators
- A valid passport
- A criminal background check
- Diplomas and academic transcripts
- Certified translations of any documents not in English
For International Teachers
Ready to bring your classroom — and your culture — to the United States? Your journey starts with a single step.
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