Join our dynamic bilingual IB school just minutes from Manhattan, and inspire young minds every day in a warm, international community!

Tessa International School is a fast-growing bilingual and international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey—just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. We offer three language tracks: Spanish, French, and Mandarin, and are accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. We are also recognized as a NAIS model school.

As one of our English Elementary Lead Teachers, you will teach two primary classes in alternation with a target language Lead Teacher. By joining our vibrant educational community, you will play a key role in shaping the learning journey of our students, with a strong focus on academic excellence and social-emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, inspiring enthusiasm and academic excellence in line with IB and state standards.

• Differentiate instruction using a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners.

• Monitor and support the academic, emotional, and social development of students.

• Maintain high expectations for student behavior to ensure a positive and productive classroom environment.

• Integrate technology meaningfully to enhance student learning.

• Foster a strong sense of community by actively engaging with students, colleagues, and families.

• Collaborate constructively with colleagues, leadership, and staff across the school.

• Pursue ongoing professional growth and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Participate in curriculum development, team planning, and faculty meetings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Excellent command of English

• Minimum of 3–4 years of experience teaching primary grades

• Master’s degree in Education preferred

• Experience with the IB PYP and/or dual language programs preferred

• Passion for teaching and inspiring young learners

• Strong communication skills, humility, and empathy

• Positive, solution-oriented mindset

• Strong team spirit and collaborative approach

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

About Tessa International School

Tessa International School is a fast-growing bilingual and international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey—just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. 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 offer a world-class education based on the most successful international models. We offer three language tracks: Spanish, French, and Mandarin, and are accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. We are also recognized as a NAIS model school. We are 80/20 immersion through Kindergarten, and then 50/50. We take children from beginners through fluent in the target language. 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. We are looking for the right people that will continue and improve 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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