*This role is available for an immediate start

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, high-quality bilingual school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one stop from Manhattan. We are a proud member of the Affinitas Education group, a premier international education organization, giving our staff access to a global network of schools, expertise, and exchange opportunities.

We offer three language immersion tracks—Spanish, French, and Mandarin—and are accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. We are also recognized as a NAIS model school.

We are seeking a passionate, reflective, and dedicated Primary Years Floater to join our team and help our youngest learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a bilingual, inquiry-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively assists the lead teacher with classroom and behavior management
• Maintains a clean, tidy, and presentable classroom and school environment.
• Assists the lead teacher with various tasks as needed.
• Participates in meetings and professional training sessions, and supports leadership with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, fluency of any of our language track offerings is a plus
• At least three years of working experience in a school environment
• A degree in Education or a similar field is preferred
• Prior experience at an international school or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy
• Must be a team player with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion

Schedule

• 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• Part-time positions and the opportunity to work extra hours may be available

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Relocation benefits (if applicable)
• Ongoing IB and professional development opportunities
• 5 days Paid Time Off (PTO) + school holidays

Salary:

• $3,500 per month

If you are passionate about education and children's growth in a bilingual, international setting, we encourage you to apply.

Please complete the Job Application Form to apply and send any questions you may have to hr@tessais.org.

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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