Teacher Resources Support
One Stop Shop for Life and Logistics as an Ambassador Teacher with Participate Learning
Find answers in the topics below:
Alumni Resources: Future collaboration, resources for career, teaching and travel opportunities.
Banking: What you need to know about banking in the U.S.
Bringing Family: Applying for and supporting J-2 dependents.
Communications: What to do if contacted by the media and instructions for allowing emails from Participate Learning.
Health Benefits: Overview of the health, dental and other benefits offered to our ambassadors.
Local Advisers: How Local Advisers support our ambassadors.
Participate Learning Updates: Monthly updates from the team at Participate Learning.
Payroll & Taxes: Getting paid and paying taxes in the U.S.
Program Exit Information – Mid-year Departures: Important steps to take upon completion of your time teaching with Participate Learning during the school year.
Program Exit Information – End of Year Departures: Important steps to take upon completion of your time teaching with Participate Learning at the end of the school year.
Referral Program: Rules for the Participate Learning referral program.
Teacher Support: When/how to contact us and information about employment in the U.S. workplace.
Transportation: Review of required documentation and insurance needed to obtain transportation in the U.S.
Travel: Participate Learning’s travel benefits and helpful travel tips.
Your Visa: Traveling with your J-1 visa and instructions for maintaining your visa status.
Additional Cultural Exchange Program Documents
Severe Weather Tips
Safety information and websites to help you prepare for severe weather in your area. Created for cultural exchange teachers in the Participate Learning program.
Participate Learning Standards of Conduct and Ethics
A copy of the Standards of Conduct and Ethics that you sign during your Participate Learning orientation.
Teacher Benefits Digest 2023-24
A summary of benefits for Ambassador Teachers.
EAP Brochure
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides professional and confidential services to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Participate Learning Visa Guide
Everything you need to know related to the J-1 visa can be referenced in the Participate Learning Visa Guide.
Protecting Yourself from Scams
Stay informed about common scams in the U.S. and how to protect yourself and your personal information.
Glossary of Terms
This glossary can be used as a resource to understand common terms used in U.S. schools.
Participate Learning Travel Tips
Tips and suggestions for traveling out of the US.
Participate Learning Pre-Arrival Roadmap
What to expect before you come to the US and soon after you arrive as an ambassador teacher with Participate Learning.
Required Annual Reports for all Cultural Exchange teachers
In order to remain in good standing in the program, all teachers must submit an annual report consisting of two parts each school year, a cultural activity and a virtual exchange activity, beginning with your first year in the program. Failure to submit documentation each year can impact future participation.
Department of State Report Guidelines
View this resource for instructions about completing the Annual Report. This is a mandatory requirement for each year of participation in the cultural exchange teacher program.