Elementary teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia (near Washington D.C.)

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 $56,011-$99,814 USD (approximately $80,000-$142,000 CDN, as of positing on Dec 18, 2024). 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 is a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program in the teacher category, now known as BridgeUSA. Since 1987, we have hosted over 17,000 BridgeUSA teachers who traveled to the U.S. to absorb American culture while sharing those of their home country. Ambassador Teachers maximize their cultural exchange experience through activities, events, and offerings across four categories: Connections, Cultural experiences, Leadership, and Learning.

All international candidates are required to apply directly with Participate Learning at www.participatelearning.com.