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SY 27-28 Chinese Teaching Fellow (Grades PK3-K)
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School · 🇺🇸 220 Taylor St NE, Washington, DC, 20017
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. The pay stated here ($55,577/year) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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: SY 27-28 Chinese Teaching Fellow (Pre K 3-Kindergarten) Department : Education FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Reports to : Director of Fellows, Early Years Campus Principal Compensation: $55,577/year 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, communicative, open-minded educators who are dedicated to being part of a collaborative learning community. Fellows at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school. The Fellow shall be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to meet the requirements for a lead teaching role at Washington Yu Ying. This position shall perform all duties required for a classroom assistant, yet gradually take on more co-teaching responsibilities in preparation to grow into a lead classroom teacher. You will drive Yu Ying’s mission, vision and team’s success by: • Demonstrated ability to help teach in ways that are interactive, hands-on, inquiry-based, and promote self-discovery and critical thinking • Demonstrated ability to assist the lead teacher foster high academic expectations within students • Clear understanding of child development • Commitment to meet the needs of every child in our diverse population • Demonstrated ability to assist in establishing an effective, respectful and efficient classroom culture • Capacity to assist a classroom environment that emphasizes and supports literacy across all content areas • Capability to nurture students and work collaboratively with families • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work and collaborate as a member of a team • Interest in professional learning, growth through quality feedback, and initiative in challenging own understandings • Commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators • Flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm • Willingness to learn how to integrate and align curriculum across academic disciplines • Clear understanding of scope and sequence and learning objectives • Interest in language learning and other cultures. Required Qualifications : • Bachelor’s degree required • • Degree in education from an accredited institution preferred. • Master’s degree in education preferred. • Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required . Benefits Package: Generous Paid Time Off • 10 Personal/Sick Days • 11 Federal Holidays • Chinese New Year • DC Emancipation Day Insurance Benefits • Comprehensive Medical Coverage (Health, Vision, Dental) • Dependent Coverage • FSA/HSA Options • 100% Company Covered Life Insurance Option • Short & Lo