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Interim - Mandarin Primary Lead Teacher
Tessa International School
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Posted: 13-Nov-25
Location: Hoboken, New Jersey
Type: Contract
Salary: $5,500-$5,700/month
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
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 & prestigious bilingual school located in Hoboken, New Jersey—just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. As a proud member of the Affinitas Education group, a premier international education organization with schools all over the world, our staff benefit from a worldwide network of expertise, diverse international exchange opportunities, and the shared commitment to excellence of a premier education organization.
At Tessa International School, 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 an Interim Primary Mandarin Lead Teacher, you'll cover a Lead Teacher's maternity leave from mid-January to the end of June, with the potential for a future position. 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:
Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, inspiring enthusiasm and academic excellence in line with IB and state standards.
Differentiating instruction using a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners.
Monitoring and supporting the academic, emotional, and social development of students.
Maintaining high expectations for student behavior to ensure a positive and productive classroom environment.
Fostering a strong sense of community by actively engaging with students, colleagues, and families.
Collaborating constructively with colleagues, leadership, and staff across the school.
Pursuing ongoing professional growth and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Participating in curriculum development, team planning, and faculty meetings.
Performing additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Excellent command of both Mandarin and English.
Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching primary-age students.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education preferred.
Experience with the IB PYP and/or dual language programs preferred.
A true passion for teaching and inspiring young learners.
Strong communication skills, humility, and empathy.
A positive, solution-oriented mindset.
Strong team spirit and a collaborative approach.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Salary:
$5,500-$5,700/month, commensurate with experience.
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic educator looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic bilingual environment, we encourage you to apply! Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@tessais.org
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!