Primary Lead Teacher SY 2025 - 2026 Job at Tessa International School, Hoboken, NJ

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  • Tessa International School
  • Hoboken, NJ

Job Description

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. Y ou 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

About Tessa International School

Tessa International School (Tessa) is a premier international, bilingual school which opened in December 2017, in Hoboken, New Jersey (one subway stop away from Manhattan, NYC). In 2024-2025 we offer classes up to grade 4. We will grow up to grade 5 in subsequent years. We are 80/20 immersion through Kindergarten, and then 50/50. We take children from beginners through fluent in the target language. We offer a world-class education based on the most successful international models and have three target language immersion programs: French, Mandarin and Spanish. 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 are a PYP World School, and accredited by the French Ministry of Education and Cognia. 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. Our bilingual programs are dependent on highly-qualified teachers and administrators. We are looking for the right people that will continue and i ... mprove 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.

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