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Location

Hoboken, NJ | United States

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Job description

This position is a great opportunity to be instrumental in the conception of a new Math / STEM curriculum and to learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Responsibilities 

• Preparing and teaching engaging STEM classes for primary students (several hours per week for each grade)
• Preparing and teaching fun, hands-on classes for early years students
• Managing Science and Math primary clubs
• Managing the Maker’s Space    
• Assessing student learning and providing written evidence of student learning for the student portfolios at 4 different times during the year
• Working in collaboration with classroom teachers about their students and how things are going in STEM, as well as communicating about curriculum so that integration can take place
• Being available, if necessary, to discuss the STEM program or student’s needs with parents 
• Participating in the school’s evaluation process by developing goals and self-assessing
• Attending staff meetings and retreats, and to participate in the life of the school 
• Maintaining the classrooms in a clean, attractive and functional manner

Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education 
• Teaching experience with a track record of success in engaging young students 
• Knowledge of Singapore Math a plus
• International Baccalaureate (IB) experience a plus
• Enthusiastic, innovative, and solutions-oriented personality
• Passion for teaching to young learners
• Strong interest in international cultural diversity 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

About Tessa International School

Tessa International School (Tessa) is a premier international, bilingual school which opened in December 2017, in Hoboken, New Jersey (close to Manhattan). In 2023-2024 we offer classes up to grade 3. We will grow up to grade 5 in subsequent years. We are 80/20 immersion through Kindergarten, and then 50/50. We take children from beginners through fluent in the target language. We offer a world-class education based on the most successful international models and have three target language immersion programs: French, Mandarin and Spanish. 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 are a PYP World School, and accredited by the French Ministry of Education and Cognia. 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. Our bilingual programs are dependent on highly-qualified teachers and administrators. We are looking for the right people that will continue and improve the standards a ... t 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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Salary

$60k