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    "description": "## About Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School\nDouglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a ICSE school located in Barrackpore, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\n## Role: Pre-Primary Teacher\nWe are hiring an experienced Pre-Primary Teacher to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the ICSE curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\n## Key Responsibilities\n- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n- Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n- Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n- Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\n## Qualifications\n- Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n- B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n- Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n- Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n- Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\n## What We Offer\n- Competitive salary with annual increments\n- Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n- Continuous professional development and training\n- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n- Convenient Barrackpore location with transport assistance",
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  "descriptionText": "About Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School\nDouglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a ICSE school located in Barrackpore, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\nRole: Pre-Primary Teacher\nWe are hiring an experienced Pre-Primary Teacher to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the ICSE curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n• Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n• Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\nQualifications\n• Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n• B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n• Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n• Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n• Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\nWhat We Offer\n• Competitive salary with annual increments\n• Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n• Continuous professional development and training\n• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n• Convenient Barrackpore location with transport assistance",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our early-years team to lead a play-based classroom for 3–5 year olds — songs, stories, sensory play, gentle observation.",
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    "Lead circle time, songs, stories and structured activity stations.",
    "Plan and run a play-based daily timetable for 3–5 year olds.",
    "Support socio-emotional growth through gentle, consistent routines.",
    "Observe and record developmental milestones for each child.",
    "Run short, friendly parent-teacher conversations regularly."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Pre-Primary Teacher",
      "body": "Lead circle time, free-play and structured activities, manage classroom safety, and conduct gentle assessments through observation."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles."
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      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **boarding school**, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Pre-Primary Teacher salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Pre-Primary Teacher pay in Kolkata rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Pre-Primary Teacher role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Pre-Primary Teacher — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Pre-Primary Teacher role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    }
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