Montessori Teacher
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
₹39,500–58,000 /monthChennai2–5 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary teacher jobs in Chennai
As of 6 Oct 2026, 105 Pre-Primary teacher vacancies are open in Chennai across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹26,500–₹68,500/month (median ₹40,500, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 6 senior secondary level and 3 day school. Top hiring: Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Icf Vidyaniketan and Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 1+ years (median). By contract: 9 full-time and 3 contract. 7 of the 12 listings shown are for more than one post. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹8.1L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
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105 jobs for Pre-Primary teachers in Chennai
Pre-Primary Teacher
San Academy, S. No: 647/1
₹35,500–41,000 /monthChennai1–3 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Icf Vidyaniketan
₹35,500–67,500 /monthChennai1–5 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda
₹33,500–58,000 /monthChennai1–6 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Trileaves Global School
₹33,000–48,000 /monthChennai1–3 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School
₹20,000–58,500 /monthChennai1–6 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
San Academy, 1a
₹32,500–46,500 /monthChennai1–5 yrsCBSE
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Nursery Teacher
Jawahar Global Academy
₹37,000–44,000 /monthChennai3–5 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
P S B B Senior Secondary School, 11 Alagirisamy Salai
₹29,500–51,000 /monthChennai3–5 yrsCBSE
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Nursery Teacher
Krm Public School, 274
₹26,500–38,000 /monthChennai1–4 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Sunshine Chennai Senior Secondary School
₹39,000–68,500 /monthChennai3–5 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Kulapati Dr S Balakrishna Joshi Gurrukulam
₹37,500–69,500 /monthChennai3–5 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Chennai
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
1 open role
- Icf Vidyaniketan
1 open role
- Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda
1 open role
- Jawahar Global Academy
1 open role
- Krm Public School, 274
1 open role
- Kulapati Dr S Balakrishna Joshi Gurrukulam
1 open role
- P S B B Senior Secondary School, 11 Alagirisamy Salai
1 open role
- Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Chennai
Monthly pay ranges derived from 12 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹26k–₹33k per month
- ₹3.1L– ₹4.0L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹36k–₹46k per month
- ₹4.3L– ₹5.6L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹44k–₹57k per month
- ₹5.2L– ₹6.8L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹59k–₹77k per month
- ₹7.1L– ₹9.3L per year (approx.)
When schools in Chennai hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a teacher in Chennai
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the teaching qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in Chennai that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every teaching shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.