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Head of Primary & Primary Lead Teacher
About Tessa International School
Tessa International school is a fast-growing bilingual, international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. We currently enroll students from early childhood to the 3rd Grade, with plans to expand to the 5th grade in the coming years. Our bilingual tracks are Spanish, French, and Mandarin.
From Nursery through Kindergarten, children learn 80% of the time in the target languages and 20% of the time in English. Starting in grade 1, children learn 50% of the time in the target languages and 50% in English.
Our international educators flourish by sharing, investigating and adapting the best educational practices worldwide to our students. We are an International Baccalaureate World School. Our preschool section is also accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, and we are in the process of seeking accreditation for the elementary levels.
Position Summary
Join our vibrant educational community as a Head of Primary & Part-Time Primary Lead Teacher and become a driving force behind our commitment to providing exceptional primary education. Reporting to the Head of the School, you 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. This hybrid position will allow you to know first hand the school program and educational approach while transitioning into a full-time leadership position in the following year or two.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership Responsibilities (50%):
Teaching Responsibilities (50%):
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Join Our Team:
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while leading educational initiatives, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a vibrant and supportive learning community where every child can thrive.
Apply today and embark on a fulfilling journey as a Head of Primary & Part-Time Primary Lead Teacher at hr@tessais.org .
Primary Lead Teacher
About Tessa International School
Tessa International school is a thriving bilingual international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. We currently enroll students from early childhood to the 3rd Grade, with plans to expand to the 5th grade in the coming years.
Our preschool section is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, and we are in the process of seeking accreditation for the elementary levels. Additionally, we are currently accredited by the International Baccalaureate organization.
From Nursery through Kindergarten, children learn 80% of the time in the target languages and 20% of the time in English. Starting in grade 1, children learn 50%of the time in the target languages and 50% in English.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of the School, the Primary LeadTeacher will plan and develop lessons reflecting best practices, providing student support, and collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and students to build a connected and positive learning environment, within a bilingual, global curriculum.
Job Position: Full-Time
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Primary Spanish Lead Teacher
About Tessa International School
Tessa International school is a fast-growing bilingual, international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. We currently enroll students from early childhood to the 3rd Grade, with plans to expand to the 5th grade in the coming years.
We are an International Baccalaureate World School. Our preschool section is also accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, and we are in the process of seeking accreditation for the elementary levels.
From Nursery through Kindergarten, children learn 80% of the time in the target languages and 20% of the time in English. Starting in grade 1, children learn 50% of the time in the target languages and 50% in English.
For the 2024-2025 school year, we are looking for a Spanish Lead teacher to be a lead for our Primary class. This position provides excellent opportunities to explore new teaching practices within an international, positive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@tessais.org
Preschool Spanish Lead Teacher
Tessa International school is a thriving bilingual international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. We currently enroll students from early childhood to the Primary 3rd Grade, with plans to expand to the Primary 5th grade in the coming years. Our preschool section is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, and we are in the process of seeking accreditation for the Primary levels. Additionally, we are currently accredited by the International Baccalaureate organization.
We offer our families the choice of three languages: French, Spanish, or Mandarin. In preschool, we provide an immersion program in the target language, with some classes taught by English-speaking specialists. From Primary, the program becomes bilingual, involving English speaking and target language speaking teachers.
For the 2024-2025 school year, we are looking for a Preschool Spanish teacher to be a lead in one of our Spanish track classes. This position provides excellent opportunities to explore new teaching practices within an international, positive and collaborative environment.
Your responsibilities include:
Requirements:
You are/have:
Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@tessais.org
Preschool Mandarin Lead Teacher
Our fast growing international bilingual school located in Hoboken , NJ is looking for a Lead Mandarin Teacher for its full immersion class. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and developing lessons reflecting best practices, providing support, collaborating with colleagues and supervisors. They have one or two assistants in the class. This is an opportunity for a qualified Mandarin speaker to get familiar with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework, as well as to be located in the New York City area.
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Preschool Mandarin Assistant Teacher
Our fast growing international bilingual school located in Hoboken, NJ is looking for caring Mandarin Teaching Assistants for its preschool classes. Your main role is to collaborate with and support your class’s Lead Teacher. You get recognition for your work and are offered a stable situation. You also receive benefits and professional development.
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Cleaning supervisor
We are looking for an experienced cleaning supervisor to take care of our school facilities during weekdays. The goal is to keep our building in a clean and orderly condition and to help our teachers as necessary. Our cleaners are full members of our community. The school atmosphere is warm and respectful to all.
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Skills
All employees are required to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Job Types: Part-Time, Full-time, Contract
Location: Tessa International School, 720 Monroe St, Hoboken NJ 07030
Please send your resume to: hr@tessais.org
Aftercare Teacher
Our Mission
We prepare children to be leaders of the 21st century and happy world citizens. Students embrace the world with enthusiasm, confidence, and the strong will to make a difference.
At Tessa, children are introduced to other languages and cultures to enhance their cultural awareness; they are bilingual and culturally adaptable.
At Tessa, through understanding and respect, we aim to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring children. We emphasize social emotional development of children in conjunction with strong academic challenges.
At Tessa, we provide a world-class education, based on the most successful international models. Our international educators are given the means to flourish in their profession by sharing, investigating, and adapting the education practices worldwide to their classes.
Job Details
Tessa is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging person to supervise an aftercare class from 3:00 to 7PM, 5 days a week. Aftercare involves structured care of the children in English, so that children are well looked after and having fun until their parents come to collect them any time between 3:30PM to 7PM. Aftercare teacher is responsible for the safety and well-being of the students in the class. The teacher will have to lead different activities and follow a structured schedule so that our students can benefit from this extra time at school every day.
Employees are solely responsible for this portion, including reporting to parents and reporting to the leadership team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour
To be considered for this position, the following criteria is required:
School Van Driver
Tessa International School is seeking an experienced School van Driver, this position offers significant career growth potential.
The driver should preferably hold a valid Class B or C CDL with P&S endorsement and up-to-date CDL Physical
Duties and Responsibilities
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations: All staff must show proof of COVID19 vaccination. Job Type: 32 Hours
Pay: From $25-30 per hour
Schedule:
License/Certification:
Salary: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person