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SY 27-28 Chinese Lead Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School · 🇺🇸 Washington, DC
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 8 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Chinese Lead Teacher” (Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education) in DC: $62k–$68k, median $62k. Most were filed at wage level III (75%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School
The US Department of Labor certified 8 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Title: Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher - SY 27-28 Department : Education FLSA Status : Professional Exempt Reports to : Washington Yu Ying Principals Compensation: $67,759 - $116,269 Application Timeline We are opening applications early to begin building our candidate pool for the 2027-2028 school year. What to expect: October 1, 2026: Applications open October–January: Applications are collected and candidates are added to our applicant pool. We will generally not begin reviewing applications or conducting interviews during this period. February–Early April 2027: Candidate review and interviews will take place. March–April 2027: Offers will be extended to selected candidates on a rolling basis. If you apply early, please do not be concerned if you do not hear from us immediately. Your application will remain in our candidate pool, and we will begin the active selection process closer to our February recruitment timeline. Company Overview: Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a leader in Chinese Immersion education, achieving high levels of academic and organizational success. Our diverse and inclusive community reaches far beyond the walls of our building. At Yu Ying teachers, staff and families are collaborators, who together, are raising the next generation of culturally fluent and well-rounded global citizens. Position Overview: Yu Ying is looking for passionate and experienced Chinese Lead Teachers (CLTs) to inspire and guide our students through an immersive language learning journey. Lead Teachers at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating and enriching an inquiry-based classroom environment that nurtures curiosity and academic excellence. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about young children and want continuous-on-the-job development for growth. Essential Responsibilities, including but not limited: • Implement grade appropriate IB PYP curriculum (Chinese literacy, Social Studies, Math, and Science) • Lead the implementation of the IB units of inquiry through Chinese language, ensuring alignment with programme standards and school priorities. • Design, plan, and deliver transdisciplinary units that integrate Chinese learning within the IB framework. • Ensure a focus on conceptual understanding to support students in developing, extending, and transferring their ideas across contexts. • Utilize current IB resources and guidance, and regularly review and refine the implementation of the Chinese programme based on IB expectations. • Collaborate with colleagues to design, plan, assess, and moderate learning experiences within the IB programme. • Use local and global contexts to establish relevance and authenticity in Chinese learning experiences. • Promote effective relationships and purposeful collaboration among teachers to create a positive and dynamic learning community. • Establish a positive classroom culture • Emphasize and support oral language development across all content areas • Communicate and work effectively with families • Work positively and collaboratively as a member of a grade level team • Maintain active supervision of students at all times, including during instruction, transitions, arrival/dismissal, recess, lunch, and any school-sponsored activities; students must never be left unattended. • Ensure student safety by proactively monitoring environments and behaviors, enforcing school safety expectations, and intervening immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed. • Respond promptly to student injuries or medical concerns by following all school protocols,