IB-PYP English Teacher for Early Childhood - Bilingual

Tessa International School; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tessa International School in Hoboken, New Jersey, seeks a passionate Early Childhood English Teacher to join our bilingual community and support young learners' language development through play-based inquiry.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Education or related field with US teaching credentials and at least three years of Early Childhood experience, preferably in IB PYP or international settings. Full-time, on-site role with collaboration across language tracks.

Qualifications

• Native-level English proficiency for speaking and writing.
• Minimum of 3 years of Early Childhood teaching experience (ages 2–6).
• State teaching certification or equivalent national credential.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• IB PYP experience or international school exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the IB PYP philosophy and high standards in the classroom.
• Support English language development through play-based learning.
• Design learning opportunities promoting early literacy via inquiry, storytelling, and authentic interactions.
• Develop vocabulary and oral language; foster emergent literacy skills.
• Model rich English through conversations, songs, and daily interactions.
• Foster social-emotional growth and a love of learning.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with immersion-track teachers for aligned language learning.
• Observe, document, and assess language development to inform instruction.
• Participate in meetings, PD, and school events; support additional duties.

Skills

Native-level English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative / team-oriented

Empathy and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

Teaching certification or equivalent credential (US)

Job description

Tessa International School in Hoboken, New Jersey, seeks a passionate Early Childhood English Teacher to join our bilingual community and support young learners' language development through play-based inquiry.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Education or related field with US teaching credentials and at least three years of Early Childhood experience, preferably in IB PYP or international settings. Full-time, on-site role with collaboration across language tracks.