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Ambassador Teachers

Real-World Perspectives That Build Academic and Career Readiness

Why Host an Ambassador Teacher?

As the world becomes more interconnected, academic success alone is not enough to prepare students for the global workplace. They also need the confidence to collaborate with people from all backgrounds.

Ambassador Teachers bring unique perspectives into the classroom, strengthening academic achievement while helping students develop the adaptability and cross-cultural communication skills that will set them apart in their future careers.

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About Our Ambassador Teachers

Participate Learning conducts a multi-layered screening process to ensure that only the most qualified teachers enter U.S. classrooms. We prioritize candidates who bring both exceptional teaching skills and a genuine enthusiasm for learning about and embracing U.S. values and culture.

 

These highly qualified international educators provide students with authentic, real-world insights that help them build the skills to navigate different perspectives, work across cultures, and prepare for careers in a global workforce.

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Unrivaled support for teachers

Participate Learning supports all Ambassador Teachers by providing them with:

  • Guided, pre-arrival virtual training
  • Travel to the U.S.
  • Arrival Orientation focused on logistics, best practices, and cultural adjustments
  • Support network of experienced Ambassador Teachers
  • 24/7 phone, email, and online support from Participate Learning staff
  • Annual conference for new exchange teachers to learn, connect, and share
  • Ongoing programmatic support in the areas of cultural experiences, connections, leadership and learning to assist exchange teachers in meeting their professional and personal goals
  • Digital credentials that document and recognize teachers for their efforts within the Participate Learning Network, as well as in their schools, districts, and communities
  • Integration of global competencies, global citizenship, and other aspects of our Global Leaders framework into teacher professional development, resource, and support
  • Collaborative online community that connects teachers and provides them with practical resources, ongoing professional development, discussions, and time-bound support

Benefits for our partners

Participate Learning is a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program in the teacher category. The Exchange Visitor Program, now known as BridgeUSA, was created as part of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (The Fulbright-Hays Act) to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through educational and cultural exchange.

 

Since 1987, we have hosted over 17,000 BridgeUSA teachers who traveled to the U.S. to absorb American culture and values while sharing those of their home country.

 

 

 

A rigorous teacher recruitment process

Host administrator support

Cultural exchange with purpose

Teacher satisfaction

Ambassador Teacher Impact

Ambassador Teachers play an integral role in supporting schools to create global, cultural, and language connections that empower students and educators to positively impact the world. Hear directly from some of our partners about the impact of partnering with Participate Learning for international teachers.

Our students are exposed to culture and differences of people around the world … Our students deserve that, they deserve to know about cultures all over the world and be appreciative of those cultures, and we see that happening in our building every day.”

Leigh Ann Lampey
The Impact of International Teachers on a School Community

I have had tremendous success with international teachers over the past 10 years … Our students have consistently “MET” and “EXCEEDED” state expectations on end-of-grade assessments (in part) due to the dedication of our international teachers.”

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Brenda Ware – McAllister
Principal at Lillian Black Elementary

Words can not capture the difference the presence and influence an Ambassador Teacher has on the school and school community. It is amazing how intentional staffing can break down barriers and perceptions of other cultures. We are proud of our diverse teaching staff and all that it brings to flavor our environment!”

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2022 Annual Administrator Survey

I was overjoyed to have the opportunity to bring a cultural ambassador from the Participate Learning program to my teaching staff in the fall. This teacher will serve as a role model for students and will expand their understanding of global concepts while students also focus on learning NC standards in a NC classroom … I am fortunate to be part of a very diverse school and was very excited to have someone joining our teaching staff that reflects the diversity seen in classrooms across the school.”

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Angela Garcia
Principal at Webb A. Murray Elementary

Partner with us

We can help you find a good match for your open teaching positions. Want more information or to speak to our team? Contact us using the form below.