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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 English Primary Lead Teachers, you will teach two primary classes in alternation with a target language Lead Teacher. 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
  
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
  
• Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred
  
• Minimum of 3 years of Elementary/Primary school 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 $65,000

If you are passionate about 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.

The Early Childhood Spanish Lead Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year plays a central role in leading the classroom and supporting our bilingual program. As the primary classroom teacher, they are responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and well-structured learning environment where children develop language, social-emotional skills, and foundational understandings through play and inquiry.

This role leads the Spanish-language environment while collaborating closely with the grade-level team across languages to ensure cohesive and aligned learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

The Early Childhood Spanish Lead Teacher supports our program by:

• Leading all aspects of classroom planning, environment, and daily routines
• Creating an immersive Spanish-speaking environment that supports children’s language development, comprehension, and expression
• Designing engaging, play-based learning experiences that support inquiry, early literacy, and conceptual understanding
• Modeling rich and expressive Spanish throughout the day
• Building strong relationships with children and fostering a positive, respectful classroom community
• Collaborating with the grade-level team across languages to ensure aligned and cohesive learning experiences
• Observing, documenting, and reflecting on student learning to inform planning
• Preparing family communication, including newsletters, reports, and conferences
• Maintaining an organized, engaging, and intentional classroom environment
• Participating in meetings and contributing to the broader school community
• Representing Tessa in alignment with its mission and core beliefs

Required:

• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish, with the ability to model rich and expressive language for young learners
• Minimum of 3 years of Early Childhood teaching experience (ages 2–6 preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of early literacy development, including oral language progression, phonological awareness, and emergent reading and writing within play-based environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• State or equivalent national teaching certification
• Direct experience teaching in, or strong familiarity with, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Experience working in bilingual or dual language programs

Why Join Tessa International School?

At Tessa, you will be part of a mission-driven, international community that values:

• High-quality bilingual education
• Inquiry-based, child-centered learning
• Collaboration, reflection, and professional growth

You will work alongside a diverse team of educators and have the opportunity to grow within an innovative and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Relocation benefits (if applicable)
• Ongoing IB and professional development opportunities
• 5 days Paid Time Off (PTO) + school holidays

Salary:

• Starting at $55,000

How to Apply

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.

We are seeking a passionate, reflective, and dedicated Music & Movement Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year and help our youngest learners grow academically, physically, socially, and emotionally in a bilingual, inquiry-based environment.

Role Summary

The Early Childhood Music & Movement Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year plays a key role in supporting young children’s development through music, movement, and creative expression. This role leads engaging, developmentally appropriate sessions that build rhythm, coordination, body awareness, and confidence, while fostering a joy for movement and music.

The Music & Movement program supports children’s overall development and connects, when appropriate, to classroom learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

The Music & Movement Teacher supports our program by:

• Leading engaging, developmentally appropriate Music & Movement sessions for PK2, PK3, and PK4 students
• Designing experiences that support rhythm, coordination, spatial awareness, and gross motor development
• Creating a joyful, inclusive environment that encourages participation, expression, and confidence
• Modeling movement, musicality, and expressive language throughout sessions
• Collaborating with Music, PSPE, and classroom teachers to ensure alignment with broader learning goals
• Observing and documenting children’s participation and development to inform planning
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and engaging learning space
• Participating in meetings and contributing to the broader school community
• Upholding school routines, expectations, and values

Qualifications

Required:

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Experience working with young children (ages 2–5 preferred)
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, particularly in movement, coordination, and creative expression
• Ability to design and lead engaging, age-appropriate group experiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Music, Movement, Physical Education, or a related field
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Experience in early childhood music, dance, or movement programs
• Experience working in international or bilingual school settings

Benefits 

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

Salary

• $5,000-$5,500/Month

If you are passionate about early childhood education and children’s growth in a bilingual, international setting, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your resume, cover letter, & completed Job Application Form to hr@tessais.org.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year plays a vital role in supporting our bilingual mission by:

• Upholding the high standards and philosophy of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Supporting children’s language development through rich, play-based experiences that strengthen comprehension, expression, and confidence in English
• Designing engaging learning experiences that promote early literacy development through inquiry, storytelling, play, and meaningful interaction
• Intentionally expanding children’s vocabulary, oral language, and emerging literacy skills in developmentally appropriate ways
• Modeling expressive, authentic English through conversations, songs, stories, and guided interactions throughout the school day
• Nurturing young children’s social-emotional growth while fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of language
• Building warm, respectful relationships with children and collaborating closely with immersion-track teachers to ensure cohesive learning experiences across languages
• Observing and documenting children’s language development to inform responsive teaching practices

Required:

• Native-level fluency in spoken and written English, with the ability to model rich and expressive language for young learners.
• Minimum of 3 years of Early Childhood teaching experience (ages 2–6 preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of early literacy development, including oral language progression, phonological awareness, and emergent reading and writing within play-based environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• State or equivalent national teaching certification
• Direct experience teaching in, or strong familiarity with, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Why Join Tessa International School?

At Tessa, you will be part of a mission-driven, international community that values:

• High-quality bilingual education
• Inquiry-based, child-centered learning
• Collaboration, reflection, and professional growth

You will work alongside a diverse team of educators and have the opportunity to grow within an innovative and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Relocation benefits (if applicable)
• Ongoing IB and professional development opportunities
• 5 days Paid Time Off (PTO) + school holidays

Salary:

• Starting at $55,000

How to Apply

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.

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.