Primary Lead Teacher SY 2025 - 2026

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 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