Early Childhood Music and Movement Teacher

Early Childhood Music & Movement Teacher Now hiring for 2026-2027 school year! Help Young Learners Thrive in a Global School Community Tessa International School is seeking a passionate, reflective, and dedicated Music & Movement Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just one subway stop from Manhattan, Tessa International School is a fast-growing, internationally recognized bilingual school offering Spanish, French, and Mandarin language tracks. As a member of the Affinitas Education group, our faculty benefit from a global network of schools, international collaboration opportunities, and a shared commitment to educational excellence. Tessa International School is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), recognized by the French Ministry of Education, and honored as a NAIS Model School. We foster a warm, inclusive, and multicultural environment where students and educators thrive. About the Role The Early Childhood Music & Movement Teacher plays an important role in supporting young children's academic, physical, social, and emotional development through music, movement, and creative expression. This position leads engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that help children build rhythm, coordination, body awareness, confidence, and a lifelong joy of movement and music. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys working with young children, values creativity and self-expression, and is passionate about fostering development through active, joyful learning experiences. What You'll Do Lead engaging, developmentally appropriate Music & Movement sessions for PK2, PK3, and PK4 students. Design experiences that support rhythm, coordination, spatial awareness, gross motor development, and creative expression. Create a joyful, inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, and self-expression. Model movement, musicality, and expressive language throughout instructional sessions. Collaborate with Music, PSPE, and classroom teachers to support aligned learning experiences across the curriculum. Observe and document student participation and development to inform planning and instruction. Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as required. Support additional duties and projects as assigned by school leadership. Uphold school routines, expectations, and community values. What We're Looking For Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English. Experience working with young children, preferably ages 2-5. Strong understanding of early childhood development, particularly in movement, coordination, and creative expression. Ability to design and lead engaging, age-appropriate group learning experiences. Bachelor's degree in Education, Music, Movement, Physical Education, or a related field. Authorization to work in the United States. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented mindset. Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and a positive sense of humor. Commitment to diversity and inclusion. Preferred Qualifications Experience in early childhood music, dance, movement, or performing arts programs. Experience in an international or bilingual school environment. Cross-cultural competence and international experience. Experience supporting inquiry-based or child-centered learning environments. Schedule & Work Hours Monday-Friday Full-time position School-year schedule Additional hours as needed for meetings, events, and professional development

Compensation Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000 per year Benefits Include Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) Paid time off International Baccalaureate professional development opportunities Ready to Apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter. If you are passionate about early childhood education and supporting children's growth in a bilingual, international setting, we encourage you to apply. Our Commitment to Student Safety 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.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

early childhood and/or elementary music education: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person