Primary English Lead Teacher - School Year 2026-2027

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, high-quality bilingual school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one stop from Manhattan. We are a proud member of the Affinitas Education group, a premier international education organization, giving our staff access to a global network of schools, expertise, and exchange opportunities.

We offer three language immersion tracks—Spanish, French, and Mandarin—and are accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. We are also recognized as a NAIS model school.

We are seeking passionate, reflective, and dedicated Early Childhood educators to join our team and help our youngest learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a bilingual, inquiry-based environment.

As one of our English Primary 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.

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.

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of Elementary/Primary school experience
• Experience with the IB PYP and/or dual language programs preferred