Preschool Spanish Lead Teacher

Become part of our vibrant bilingual IB school, located just a short distance from Manhattan, and make a difference in the lives of young learners every day within a nurturing, global community!

Tessa International School is a rapidly expanding, high-caliber bilingual institution situated in Hoboken, New Jersey, only one stop away from Manhattan. As a proud member of the Affinitas Education group, a leading international education organization, our staff benefits from a worldwide network of schools, expertise, and opportunities for exchange.

We provide three immersive language tracks—Spanish, French, and Mandarin—and hold accreditations from the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. Additionally, we are honored to be recognized as a model school by NAIS.

We are in search of enthusiastic, thoughtful, and committed Early Childhood educators to join our team, guiding our youngest students in their academic, social, and emotional development within a bilingual, inquiry-driven setting.

As a Preschool Spanish Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for leading a Spanish immersion preschool classroom utilizing an 80-20 immersion model. By becoming a part of our lively educational community, you will significantly influence the educational experiences of our students, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, well-organized lessons that link classroom learning to real-world contexts, fostering enthusiasm and academic success in alignment with IB and state standards.
• Tailor instruction through various developmentally suitable teaching and assessment methods to cater to the diverse needs of all learners.
• Observe and nurture the academic, emotional, and social growth of students.
• Uphold high standards for student behavior to promote a positive and effective classroom atmosphere.
• Meaningfully incorporate technology to enhance student learning experiences.
• Cultivate a strong sense of community by actively engaging with students, colleagues, and families.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, leadership, and staff throughout the school.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Participate in curriculum development, team planning, and faculty meetings.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Master’s degree in Education or a related field is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Preschool education
• Experience with the IB PYP and/or dual language programs is preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance with 70% of the premium covered by the school
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IB Professional development opportunities
• Sick/Personal Leave
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Relocation assistance if applicable

Salary

• Starting at $55,000

If you are passionate about early childhood education and nurturing children’s development in a bilingual, international environment, we invite you to apply.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.