EdLiveWire
Interested in Teaching in the US?
Australian educators have a unique opportunity to explore alternative teaching methods and experience new instructional approaches by teaching in the United States, as the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) announced a joint initiative with the Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF).
ACER will team with VIF, the United States’ largest international-exchange program for teachers, to provide an opportunity for Australian teachers to have the adventure of living and working overseas as teachers and travelers in the United States.
ACER will work closely with primary and secondary Australian educators interested in applying to teach in the U.S. with the VIF Program. Teachers can stay in the U.S. for three years on a J-1 cultural-exchange visa and then return home, contributing to a “brain gain” for Australian schools.
”This alliance is an exciting opportunity for ACER and VIF to create international experiences for teachers in Australia,” said Peter McGuckian, Director of International Development for ACER. “VIF’s reputation as a respected international-education partner, representing more than 50 countries, will foster an exchange of international education techniques, provide excellent networking, and allow for greater collaboration between Australian and U.S. educators.”
“Teaching in the United States can be a great opportunity for Australian teachers to complement their development as a teacher,” said Jane Larsson, Director of International Partnerships at the VIF Program. “Undertaking a new adventure and experiencing a new culture, while learning and applying new skills, can be a wonderful personal growth experience. Our collaboration with ACER, an organisation that has a deep commitment to improving learning, assures Australian teachers that they’ll benefit from a high-quality experience in the VIF Program.”
Visit www.vifprogram.com for more information