Our fast growing international bilingual school located in Hoboken , NJ is looking for an Early Childhood Mandarin Lead 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. 

Benefits 

• Health insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• IB Professional development 
• Children’s enrollment in the School 
• Paid time off 
• 401(k) 
• Life insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• Relocation benefits if applicable

• 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)  
• Master's degree in Education
• Minimum 3 years of work experience
• Passionate about your job
• Able to plan fun and thematic lessons within programs
• Curious, enthusiastic, and positive
• A very good level of English (B2 minimum – recommended for quality communication with the rest of the team and families)
• Adaptable (international experience preferred)
• International Baccalaureate experience (preferred) 

About Tessa International School

Tessa International School (Tessa) is a premier international, bilingual school which opened in December 2017, in Hoboken, New Jersey (one subway stop away from Manhattan, NYC). In 2024-2025 we offer classes up to grade 4. 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 i...mprove the standards at 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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