Early Childhood English Teacher

Tessa International School•Hoboken, NJ

4d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tessa International School is seeking a passionate, reflective, and dedicated Early Childhood English Teacher to support its bilingual program and foster young children's academic, social, emotional, and English language development. Through rich, play-based experiences, the teacher helps children develop confidence, communication skills, and a strong foundation in English language and literacy. The role is suited to an educator who is passionate about early childhood education, language development, and inquiry-based learning and who enjoys collaborating in a bilingual school environment. The teacher upholds the philosophy and high standards of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), designs meaningful learning opportunities, and supports early literacy through inquiry, storytelling, play, and authentic interactions. The position includes observing, documenting, and assessing children's language development to inform instruction and planning; building relationships with students and families; collaborating with immersion-track teachers; and participating in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and additional duties as assigned. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position in Hoboken, New Jersey. Additional hours may be needed for meetings, conferences, professional development, and school events. The position starts November 30; no year is specified.

Requirements

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.
Strong understanding of early literacy development, including oral language progression, phonological awareness, and emergent reading and writing within play-based environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Collaborative, flexible, team-oriented approach.
Empathy, professionalism, and a positive sense of humor.
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Willingness to undergo safeguarding and child-protection screening, including reference checks and applicable background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
Experience in a bilingual, dual-language, or international school environment.

Responsibilities

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.
Align with the school's safeguarding and child-protection expectations and participate in required screening and background checks.