Primary Lead Teacher SY 2025 - 2026

Our bilingual school is recruiting a highly qualified primary English lead teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Tessa International School is a fast-growing bilingual, international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. We offer three language tracks: Spanish, French, and Mandarin. We currently enroll students from early childhood to 4th grade, with plans to add one more grade next year.

We are accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), the French State , and are a NAIS model school.

The English Primary Lead Teacher will teach two primary classes in alternance with a target language Lead Teacher. Collaborative and preparation times are included in the schedule.

Tessa's international educators flourish by sharing, investigating and adapting the best educational practices worldwide to our students. Join our vibrant educational community and become a driving force behind our commitment to providing exceptional primary education. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning journey of our primary students, with a strong focus on academic excellence and social-emotional skills.

Key Responsibilities
? Preparing classes in collaboration with target language primary teachers,
? Preparing weekly newsletters to parents,
? Preparing report cards and conferences,
? Participating in meetings as required by the Head of School,
? Maintaining assessment records,
? Represent Tessa in alignment with its Mission and Core Beliefs,
? Keeping their classroom, as well as the School, tidy and presentable,
? Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
? Master's degree in Education
? Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience with primary grades
? Experience with the IB PYP curriculum required
? International experience required
? Experience with dual language programs preferred
? Passionate about teaching
? Strong communication skills, humility, and empathy
? Positive, solutions-focused personality
? Team-player
? Passion for Tessa's mission
? Commitment to diversity and inclusion
? Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus

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