Job Description
Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is looking for creative and dedicated elementary teachers for positions from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Canadian teachers are eligible for these positions through an exciting collaboration between Fairfax County Schools and Participate Learning.
Fairfax County is part of Northern Virginia and borders both the city of Alexandria and Arlington County and forms part of the suburban ring of Washington, D.C. The county is predominantly suburban in character with some urban and rural pockets. Fairfax's salary scale ranges from $53,313-$106, 943 US (approximately $71,000-$143,000 CDN). Click here to see Fairfax County Public Schools' salary scale.
The Washington, D.C. area has the perks of a large urban area. It is serviced by an extensive public transit system and is home to plenty of restaurants, performance venues, museums, public parks and other cultural sites.
Virginia is renowned for its incredible natural beauty and vibrant cities. With the Appalachian Mountains in the west, coastal beach towns in the east, and 41 state parks, there are many places for families and solo adventurers to explore.
Participate Learning has been an official BridgeUSA exchange visitor program with the US Department of State for more than 30 years and has helped more than 10,000 international educators experience teaching full-time in the US. 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. All international candidates are required to apply directly with Participate Learning at www.participatelearning.com.
Participate Learning is a leader in global education, supporting 1500+ visiting international teachers at over 400 schools in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, including 120 dual language and global school programs. Since 1987, Participate Learning has partnered with schools and districts to develop cultural competencies in students to collaborate and contribute in the global marketplace.
Participate Learning has been an official BridgeUSA exchange visitor program with the US Department of State for more than 30 years and has helped more than 10,000 international educators experience teaching full-time in the US. 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.