Pre-Primary Teacher Jobs in Kohima — Latest Openings
As of 14 Oct 2026, 28 Pre-Primary teacher vacancies are open in Kohima across at least 18 schools. Pay range: ₹28,000–₹69,500/month (median ₹42,000, from 20 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 15% of the 20 listings shown. By school type: 17 private unaided (recognized) and 2 secondary. Top hiring: Nazareth Residential School (2), Whito School (2) and Assam Rifles School.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 16 full-time and 3 part-time. 14 of the 20 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
- ₹3.5L – ₹7.8L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
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- D.b.s Tesophenyu · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹20,000–42,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland2–6 yrsPre Primary2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
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Holy Cross School Chedema · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹30,000–48,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland1–6 yrsPre Primary2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Baptist Higher Secondary School Khuzama · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹32,500–52,500 /monthKohima, Nagaland2–6 yrsPre PrimaryHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
ST. Peter's School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹38,500–61,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland3–7 yrsPre Primary3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Living Tree School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹32,500–47,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland1–5 yrsPre Primary3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
Ministers Hill Baptist HR SEC School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹30,000–64,500 /monthKohima, Nagaland1–4 yrsPre Primary3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowGet alerts for Pre-Primary teacher jobs in Kohima
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Nazareth Residential School · Est. 2000 · SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹31,000–51,500 /monthKohima, nan1–3 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Whito School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹30,500–70,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland2–5 yrsPre Primary3 openingsCloses 30 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
Mezhur High · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹36,500–68,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland2–5 yrsPre Primary2 openingsCloses 30 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
ST Mary School Kezoma · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹35,500–56,500 /monthKohima, Nagaland3–6 yrsPre PrimaryHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Whito School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹30,500–58,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland2–4 yrsPre PrimaryHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
Oking Christian School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹32,500–69,500 /monthKohima, Nagaland3–6 yrsPre PrimaryCloses 29 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
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Nazareth Residential School · Est. 2000 · SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹28,000–29,000 /monthKohima, nan1–3 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Public School Dzuvuru · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹22,500–30,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland3–8 yrsPre PrimaryHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Assam Rifles School · Est. 1958 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹29,500–49,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland3–7 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
DON Bosco HR SEC School Sechu Zubza · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹29,500–34,500 /monthKohima, Nagaland1–5 yrsPre PrimaryHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Trinity School Kohima · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹33,000–40,500 /monthKohima, Nagaland1–6 yrsPre Primary3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Bethel School Chiechama · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹39,500–46,500 /monthKohima, Nagaland1–4 yrsPre Primary3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Naga Bazar Baptist School · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹30,000–34,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland2–7 yrsPre Primary2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Bloom Academy · Private Unaided (Recognized)Estimated from similar roles: ₹33,000–56,000 /monthKohima, Nagaland3–8 yrsPre Primary2 openingsCloses 13 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Salary snapshot
Median of Pre Primary teacher jobs on this page
₹42,000/month
≈ ₹5.0L a year
Typical range ₹35,500–46,500 /month
Based on 20 of 20 listings on this page that show pay, including estimates from similar roles.
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Top schools currently hiring — Kohima
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Salary bands by experience — Kohima
Monthly pay ranges derived from 20 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)
- ₹24k–₹31k per month
- ₹2.9L– ₹3.7L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹33k–₹43k per month
- ₹4.0L– ₹5.1L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹40k–₹52k per month
- ₹4.8L– ₹6.2L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹55k–₹71k per month
- ₹6.6L– ₹8.5L per year (approx.)
When schools in Kohima 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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How to get hired as a teacher in Kohima
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 Kohima 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.