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Máirt MFómh 30 2025

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Join our dynamic bilingual IB school just minutes from Manhattan, and inspire young minds every day in a warm, international community!

This role is available for an immediate start!

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 one of our English Elementary Lead Teachers, you will teach two primary classes in alternation 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


- Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Benefits

- Health insurance (70% of the premium covered by the school)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- IB Professional development
- Significant tuition discount
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Relocation benefits if applicable

Salary

- Starting at $65,000