Chess Coach — Absorbent Mind Montessori School Vacancy at Absorbent Mind Montessori School, Bangalore
Absorbent Mind Montessori SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Absorbent Mind Montessori School
- School
- Absorbent Mind Montessori School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹3.7L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Absorbent Mind Montessori School — Absorbent Mind Montessori School, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: NO BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Absorbent Mind Montessori School, a No Board school in Bangalore, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
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What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Absorbent Mind Montessori School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Absorbent Mind Montessori School?
Most Chess Coach — Absorbent Mind Montessori School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Absorbent Mind Montessori School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Absorbent Mind Montessori School
Absorbent Mind Montessori School is a day school affiliated to No Board, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
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