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 & prestigious bilingual school located in Hoboken, New Jersey—just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. As a proud member of the Affinitas Education group, a premier international education organization with schools all over the world, our staff benefit from a worldwide network of expertise, diverse international exchange opportunities, and the shared commitment to excellence of a premier education organization.

At Tessa International School, we offer three language tracks: Spanish, French, and Mandarin, and are accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. We are also recognized as a NAIS model school.

We are looking for a caring Kindergarten/Primary Assistant Teacher to support our classes in the KG/Primary for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serving as a floater, providing classroom support throughout the school based on daily needs and schedules.
• Assisting teachers and students during key moments of the day such as arrival, learning activities, transitions, meals, rest time, and dismissal.
• Supporting classroom routines, small-group activities, and supervision across different age groups as needed.
• Assisting with the preparation and organization of learning spaces, materials, and classroom resources.
• Helping maintain safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environments, including supporting sanitation procedures and general classroom upkeep.
• Demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and professionalism when working in different classrooms and with various teaching teams.
• Supporting teachers with classroom management and student engagement when needed.
• Assisting with general classroom tasks and responsibilities as directed by teachers or school leadership.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes children’s well-being and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English
• 3 years working experience in school 
• Degree in education, child development or similar discipline preferred
• Experience with the IB PYP is preferable, but not required
• Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy
• Team-player 
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus

Schedule 

• 8 hours Monday to Friday
• Possibility for part-time positions and to work extra hours

Benefits 

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IB Professional development
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance

Salary

• $3,500 per month

Please complete the Job Application Form to apply and send any questions you may have to hr@tessais.org

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.

About Tessa International School

Tessa International School is a fast-growing bilingual and international school located in Hoboken, New Jersey—just one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. Tessa’s mission is to prepare students to become world citizens, leaders, and happy individuals, who, as they grow, will embrace global opportunities with enthusiasm, confidence, and a strong desire to make a difference. We offer a world-class education based on the most successful international models. We offer three language tracks: Spanish, French, and Mandarin, and are accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. We are also recognized as a NAIS model school. We are 80/20 immersion through Kindergarten, and then 50/50. We take children from beginners through fluent in the target language. When joining the Tessa team, you join a multi-cultural community of energetic, experienced education professionals who are open-minded and deeply invested in their work. We are looking for the right people that will continue and improve the standards at Tessa International School, and who will reflect our mission: adventurers, advocates, and leaders who strive to make the world a better place!

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