Tessa International School is a fast-growing, high-quality bilingual IB World School located in Hoboken, New Jersey—just one stop from Manhattan. We serve students from Early Childhood through Grade 5 and offer Spanish, French, and Mandarin immersion programs.

Tessa is accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the French Ministry of Education, is recognized as a NAIS model school, and is a proud member of the Affinitas Education Group, providing educators access to a global network of schools, expertise, and professional exchange opportunities.

Through immersion education and inquiry-based learning, we support students’ academic growth, physical well-being, and social-emotional development within a warm, internationally minded community.

Position Overview

Tessa International School is seeking a dedicated and reflective Physical, Social, and Personal Education (PSPE) Teacher to work with students in Preschool and the Primary Years for the 2026-2027 school year. This role plays a key part in supporting students’ physical development, well-being, collaboration, and self-regulation within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate PSPE learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP
• Support students’ physical coordination, cooperation, self-regulation, and overall well-being
• Foster inclusive, respectful, and safe learning environments
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support transdisciplinary learning
• Organize and support movement-based activities, events, and school initiatives
• Observe, assess, and document student growth in physical, social, and personal development
• Communicate effectively with families and colleagues
• Participate in professional development, meetings, and collaborative planning

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Education, or a related field
• Teaching certification or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working with preschool and/or primary-aged students
• Fluency in English
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Familiarity with the IB Primary Years Programme or inquiry-based education
• Experience in bilingual, international, or independent school settings
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills

Salary

• Starting at $57,000

Why Join Tessa International School

At Tessa, you will be part of a mission-driven, international community that values:

• High-quality bilingual education
• Inquiry-based, child-centered learning
• Collaboration, reflection, and professional growth

How to Apply

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.

The school is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding, child protection and the promotion of the welfare of students. We expect all staff, service contractors and volunteers to align with this vision. Applicants are required to undergo safeguarding and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, online searches, criminal/criminality checks or equivalent, social media checks and any other background screening checks deemed necessary for the role. Successful applicants will be mandated to complete authorized background screening checks and provide references.

The school takes full responsibility for ensuring the welfare, health, and wellbeing of all children and young adults. We cultivate a vigilant “Culture of Care” that prioritizes and monitors the safeguarding of students above all considerations. This commitment is fundamental to our ethos, and we expect all members of our community to actively participate in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

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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