ADVERT ID 240254
Primary Lead Teacher SY 2025 - 2026
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
International
Date Posted:
Sun Jun 29 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 28 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 21 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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POST DETAILS
Title:
Primary Lead Teacher SY 2025 - 2026
Description:
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 Primary Lead Teachers, you will teach two primary classes alternating 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.
Requirements:
- 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
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Relocation assistance, medical insurance, 401(k), professional development, and life insurance
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 Primary Lead Teachers, you will teach two primary classes alternating 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.
Requirements:
- 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
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Relocation assistance, medical insurance, 401(k), professional development, and life insurance
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Curriculum Vitae
- Covering Letter
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Apply To:
hr@tessais.org
Country:
United States of America
Enquiries To:
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