Why does the VIF Program require a minimum commitment of two school years for participation?
VIF places participants in full-time teaching positions where they serve as the teacher of record at a U.S public or private school. Unlike other exchange programs where teachers “swap” positions with a U.S. counterpart or enter into job-sharing or teaching assistant programs, VIF teachers take on full responsibility for students as does any other newly hired teacher. For an international teacher, settling into life in the U.S. and a new school position requires significant commitment and time, including that of the school administration and VIF Support staff. The adjustment period will vary in length depending on the similarities and differences the teacher encounters, requiring time to learn, to adapt and most importantly, to build trust with new students and colleagues.
