What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Teacher - Mandarin position at Tessa International School?
Preschool Assistant Teacher - Mandarin
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 Preschool Mandarin Assistant Teacher for one of our classes in the Mandarin track for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with classroom and behavior management
- Keeps the classroom and the school clean, tidy, and presentable at all times
- Assists Lead Teacher in a range of tasks as needed
- Assists with pastoral care
- Leads outdoor play and any field trips
- Participates in meetings and trainings as needed
- May perform diaper changing, feeding and soothing of very young children depending on the class
- Assists in other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications
- Excellent command of Mandarin & English
- 3 years working experience in school
- Degree in early childhood 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
- Significant tuition discount
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Disability Insurance
Salary
- $3,500 per month
Salary : $3,500