Preschool French Lead Teacher
About This Role
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.
As one of our Preschool French Lead Teachers, you will teach a French immersion preschool classroom in an 80-20 immersion model. By joining our vibrant educational community, you will play a key role in shaping the learning journey of our students, with a strong focus on academic excellence and social-emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, inspiring enthusiasm and academic excellence in line with IB and state standards.
Differentiate instruction using a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners.
Monitor and support the academic, emotional, and social development of students.
Maintain high expectations for student behavior to ensure a positive and productive classroom environment.
Integrate technology meaningfully to enhance student learning.
Foster a strong sense of community by actively engaging with students, colleagues, and families.
Collaborate constructively with colleagues, leadership, and staff across the school.
Pursue ongoing professional growth and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Participate in curriculum development, team planning, and faculty meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Fluency in English & French
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of Preschool experience
Experience with the IB PYP and/or dual language programs preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (70% of the premium covered by the school)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
IB Professional development
Sick/Personal Leave
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Relocation benefits if applicable
Salary
Starting at $55,000
If you are passionate about early childhood education and children’s growth in a bilingual, international setting, we encourage you to apply.
Please complete the Job Application Form to apply and send any questions you may have to hr@tessais.org.