Montessori Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Montessori Teacher
- School
- Crescent School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹3.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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Montessori Teacher
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 58+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Montessori Teacher at Crescent School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Crescent School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Montessori Teacher works inside the academic team and reports into the section head. The role is full-time and aligned with the published calendar, including assessment windows and parent meetings. Core responsibilities:
- Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.
- Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.
- Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.
- Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.
- Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.
- Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.
- Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).
- Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.
- Comfortable with the school's ERP and digital classroom tools. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.0 LPA – ₹3.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Crescent School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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How much experience do I need for this Montessori Teacher role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Montessori Teacher job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
What questions are asked in a Montessori Teacher interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Montessori Teacher roles in Chennai.
Where exactly is Crescent School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Crescent School
Key facts about Crescent School
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Crescent School is a 56-year-old educational institution run by the Seethakathi Trust and founded by Alhaj B.S Abdur Rahman – a Visionary with a Missionary Zeal. Crescent School had its humble beginning in the year 1968 and flourished into a well-established Matriculation Higher Secondary School as well as the IGCSE School under Cambridge University of International repute. It was a fully residential school for boys until we opened for the day scholars both boys & girls in 2019. Now, we are a fully bloomed co-educational school. We also have residential accommodation for girls. Crescent School raises every individual through the State, CBSE and International Cambridge IGCSE curriculum and maintains a sharp focus on its pursuit of knowledge and skills.
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