Your responsibilities as a teacher in the United States might be different than what you’re used to in your home country. We do our best to make sure you’re prepared before you go into the classroom. If you have questions once you get here, don’t worry, we’re here to support you!

Your responsibilities

Your responsiblities as a teacher in America might be a little different than what you're used to. In general, you'll be expected to: 

• Conduct daily instruction according to the state and local curriculum
• Regularly assess your students’ progress and maintaining a careful records of student grades
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress
• Develop a clear and transparent method of formulating grades
• Publish grades according to your school’s schedule
• Engage students in meaningful activity in a way that lets them be responsible for their own education

Your schedule

If you’re accepted to teach in America with FACES, you’ll sign a 12 month contract. In South Carolina, most schools are in session between 7:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. from August until the end of May. Teachers work 200 days per year and students attend class for 180 days. You’ll have a break from classes during the summer months and for two weeks during Christmas. You’ll never be asked to work on Saturday or Sunday.

Contracts are for a 12 month school year, but can be renewed for a second, third, fourth and fifth year.