Early Childhood English Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Early Childhood English Teacher

Help Young Learners Thrive in a Global School Community

Tessa International School is seeking a passionate, reflective, and dedicated Early Childhood English Teacher to join our team starting November 30.

Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one subway stop from Manhattan, Tessa International School is a fast-growing, internationally recognized bilingual school offering Spanish, French, and Mandarin language tracks. As a member of the Affinitas Education group, our faculty benefit from a global network of schools, international collaboration opportunities, and a shared commitment to educational excellence.

Tessa International School is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), recognized by the French Ministry of Education, and honored as a NAIS Model School. We foster a warm, inclusive, and multicultural environment where students and educators thrive.

About the Role

The Early Childhood English Teacher plays a vital role in supporting our bilingual program and fostering young children's academic, social, emotional, and language development. Through rich, play-based experiences, this position helps children develop confidence, communication skills, and a strong foundation in English language and literacy.

This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood education, language development, and inquiry-based learning, and who enjoys working collaboratively within a bilingual school environment.

About You

• You have a strong understanding of early literacy development, including oral language progression, phonological awareness, and emergent reading and writing within play-based environments.
• You have great interpersonal and communication skills.
• You are ollaborative, flexible, and have a  team-oriented mindset.
• You show empathy, professionalism, and a positive sense of humor.
• You have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What You'll Do

• Uphold the philosophy and high standards of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
• Support children's English language development through engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Design meaningful learning opportunities that promote early literacy through inquiry, storytelling, play, and authentic interactions.
• Intentionally develop students' vocabulary, oral language, phonological awareness, and emergent literacy skills.
• Model rich, expressive, and authentic English through conversations, songs, stories, and daily classroom interactions.
• Foster children's social-emotional growth while nurturing curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate closely with immersion-track teachers to provide aligned and cohesive learning experiences across languages.
• Observe, document, and assess children's language development to inform instruction and planning.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as required.
• Support additional duties and projects as assigned by school leadership.

Schedule & Work Hours

• Monday–Friday
• Full-time position
• Additional hours as needed for meetings, conferences, professional development, and school events

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off plus school holidays
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Our Commitment to Student Safety

The school is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and the promotion of the welfare of students. We expect all staff, service contractors, and volunteers to align with this vision. Applicants are required to undergo safeguarding and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, online searches, criminal/criminality checks or equivalent, social media checks, and any other background screening checks deemed necessary for the role. Successful applicants will be mandated to complete authorized background screening checks and provide references.

The school takes full responsibility for ensuring the welfare, health, and wellbeing of all children and young adults. We cultivate a vigilant "Culture of Care" that prioritizes and monitors the safeguarding of students above all considerations. This commitment is fundamental to our ethos, and we expect all members of our community to actively participate in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about early childhood education and supporting children's growth in a bilingual, international setting, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter.

• Native-level proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Minimum of 3 years of Early Childhood teaching experience, preferably with children ages 2–6.
• State teaching certification or equivalent national teaching credential.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) a plus.
• Experience in a bilingual, dual-language, or international school environment a plus.