Early Childhood English Teacher

Join our dynamic bilingual IB school situated just a short commute from Manhattan, where you can motivate and support young learners within a caring, international community!

Tessa International School is a growing, high-quality bilingual institution in Hoboken, New Jersey, conveniently located one stop away from Manhattan. As a proud member of the Affinitas Education group, a leading international education organization, our staff benefits from a global network of schools, expertise, and exchange opportunities.

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

We are seeking passionate, reflective, and dedicated Early Childhood educators to join our team and nurture the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest learners in a bilingual, inquiry-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

As the Early Childhood English Reinforcement Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year, you will play an essential role in furthering our bilingual mission by:

• Adhering to the principles and high standards of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Enhancing children’s language development through enriching, play-based activities that build comprehension, expression, and confidence in English
• Designing engaging learning experiences that promote early literacy through inquiry, storytelling, play, and meaningful interactions
• Deliberately expanding children’s vocabulary, oral language, and emerging literacy skills in developmentally appropriate manners
• Exemplifying expressive, authentic English through conversations, songs, stories, and guided interactions throughout the school day
• Encouraging young children’s social-emotional development while fostering curiosity, independence, and a passion for language
• Building warm, respectful relationships with children and closely collaborating with immersion-track teachers to ensure cohesive learning experiences across languages
• Observing and documenting children’s language development to guide adaptive teaching strategies

Required:

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English, with the ability to model rich and expressive language for young learners.
• At least 3 years of experience in Early Childhood education (ages 2–6 preferred).
• A solid understanding of early literacy development, including oral language progression, phonological awareness, and emergent reading and writing in play-based contexts.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a relevant field.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• State or equivalent national teaching certification.
• Direct experience teaching in, or strong familiarity with, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Why Join Tessa International School?

At Tessa, you will be part of a mission-driven, international community that values:

• High-quality bilingual education.
• Inquiry-based, child-centered learning.
• Collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.

You will collaborate with a diverse group of educators and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Relocation benefits (if applicable).
• Ongoing IB and professional development opportunities.
• 5 days Paid Time Off (PTO) + school holidays.

Salary:

Starting salary of $55,000.

How to Apply

If you are committed to early childhood education and the growth of children in a bilingual, international setting, we encourage you to apply.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

The school is dedicated to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of students. We expect all staff,