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Our fast growing international bilingual school located in Hoboken , NJ is looking for a Lead  Mandarin Teacher for its full immersion class. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and  developing lessons reflecting best practices, providing support, collaborating with colleagues  and supervisors. They have one or two assistants in the class. This is an opportunity for a  qualified Mandarin speaker to get familiar with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum  framework, as well as to be located in the New York City area.  

Responsibilities 

• Plan and implement clear, well-thought-out lesson plans that connect in-class learning to  concepts and generate enthusiasm and academic excellence in the classroom.
• Use a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional and assessment methods to  meet the needs of all young learners. 
• Perform young child care, feeding and soothing of very young children depending on  age group served. 
• Monitor the academic, personal, emotional, and social progress of students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning  atmosphere. 
• Communicate in a timely, clear, and effective manner with students, parents, and  colleagues, informally and formally. 
• Prepare adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent. 
• Fulfill regular administrative tasks, such as timely completion and correction of  attendance, and lesson planning. 
• Actively seek opportunities for professional growth. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Contribute to Tessa’s mission and values. 
• Contribute to a climate of respect and understanding amongst faculty and staff, students,  and parents. 

• Native speaker of Mandarin or fully bilingual 
• Authorized to work in the United States or eligible for a J-1 teaching visa (bachelor’s  degree + minimum of 2 years recent teaching experience)  
• Bachelor and Masters in Education
• Previous teaching experience of 2-3 years preferable in teaching the target language  acquisition to very young students 
• Strong communication skills, humility, and empathy 
• Love of very young children 
• Positive attitude 
• Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from  international experience is a plus 
• Experience with the IB PYP preferred

About Tessa International School

Tessa International School (Tessa) is a premier international, bilingual school which opened in December 2017, in Hoboken, New Jersey (close to Manhattan). In 2023-2024 we offer classes up to grade 3. We will grow up to grade 5 in subsequent years. We are 80/20 immersion through Kindergarten, and then 50/50. We take children from beginners through fluent in the target language. We offer a world-class education based on the most successful international models and have three target language immersion programs: French, Mandarin and Spanish. Tessa’s mission is to prepare students to become world citizens, leaders, and happy individuals, who, as they grow, will embrace global opportunities with enthusiasm, confidence, and a strong desire to make a difference. We are a PYP World School, and accredited by the French Ministry of Education and Cognia. When joining the Tessa team, you join a multi-cultural community of energetic, experienced education professionals who are open-minded and deeply invested in their work. Our bilingual programs are dependent on highly-qualified teachers and administrators. We are looking for the right people that will continue and improve the standards a...t Tessa International School, and who will reflect our mission: adventurers, advocates, and leaders who strive to make the world a better place.

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