Early Childhood English Teacher

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, high-quality bilingual school located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one stop from Manhattan. We are a proud member of the Affinitas Education group, a premier international education organization, giving our staff access to a global network of schools, expertise, and exchange opportunities.

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

We are seeking passionate, reflective, and dedicated Early Childhood educators to join our team and help our youngest learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a bilingual, inquiry-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Early Childhood English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year plays a vital role in supporting our bilingual mission by:

• Upholding the high standards and philosophy of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Supporting children’s language development through rich, play-based experiences that strengthen comprehension, expression, and confidence in English
• Designing engaging learning experiences that promote early literacy development through inquiry, storytelling, play, and meaningful interaction
• Intentionally expanding children’s vocabulary, oral language, and emerging literacy skills in developmentally appropriate ways
• Modeling expressive, authentic English through conversations, songs, stories, and guided interactions throughout the school day
• Nurturing young children’s social-emotional growth while fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of language
• Building warm, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Teaching certification or license in Early Childhood Education
• Experience working with young children in a bilingual or international setting
• Strong understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment