Montessori Teacher
WWA Cossipore English School
₹28,500–30,500 /monthKolkata3–5 yrsICSE
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Pre-Primary teacher jobs in Kolkata
As of 6 Oct 2026, 151 Pre-Primary teacher vacancies are open in Kolkata across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹21,000–₹71,500/month (median ₹43,000, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: ICSE 25%, State Board 25% and CBSE 17% of the 12 listings shown. Median pay is ₹42,500 at ICSE schools and ₹54,000 at State Board schools. By school type: 9 day school and 1 nursery a2 (class 12). Top hiring: Al-Kauthar Public School, Dibber International School and Kailash Vidyamandir.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. 1 of 12 listings that state experience accept freshers, the rest ask for 1+ years (median). By contract: 11 full-time and 1 contract. 8 of the 12 listings shown are for more than one post. 1 of the 12 listings shown comes from verified schools. 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
- ₹3.4L – ₹8.5L / yr
- Boards hiring
- ICSE · State Board · CBSE
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- 1 in first page
Pre Primary interview — Kolkata
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151 jobs for Pre-Primary teachers in Kolkata
Nursery Teacher
Al-Kauthar Public School
₹21,000–58,000 /monthKolkata1–6 yrsState Board
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Montessori Teacher
St Jude's High School
₹38,000–44,500 /monthKolkata3–5 yrs
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Pre-Primary Teacher
The Cambridge School
₹29,000–42,500 /monthKolkata1–4 yrsCambridge
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Montessori Teacher
The Cambridge School
₹33,000–62,000 /monthKolkata1–4 yrsInternational Board
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Pre-Primary Teacher
st. Joan's School
₹32,500–61,500 /monthKolkata1–6 yrsCBSE
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Pre school teacher
Dibber International School
₹20,000–30,000 /monthKolkata0+ yrs
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Sree Sarada Ashrama Balika Bidyalaya
₹39,000–71,000 /monthKolkata1–5 yrsState Board
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Nursery Teacher
St. Francis Xavier School
₹33,500–74,000 /monthKolkata1–3 yrsICSE
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Montessori Teacher
Kailash Vidyamandir
₹36,500–71,500 /monthKolkata1–3 yrsState Board
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Nursery Teacher
North Point Senior Secondary Boarding SchoolVerified
₹34,500–52,500 /monthKolkata3–7 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Ling Lliang High School
₹35,500–49,000 /monthKolkata1–4 yrsICSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Kolkata
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Al-Kauthar Public School
1 open role
- Dibber International School
1 open role
- Kailash Vidyamandir
1 open role
- Ling Lliang High School
1 open role
- North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School
1 open role
- Sree Sarada Ashrama Balika Bidyalaya
1 open role
- St Jude's High School
1 open role
- St. Francis Xavier School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Kolkata
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–₹35k per month
- ₹3.1L– ₹4.2L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹36k–₹48k per month
- ₹4.3L– ₹5.8L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹43k–₹59k per month
- ₹5.2L– ₹7.1L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹59k–₹81k per month
- ₹7.1L– ₹9.7L per year (approx.)
When schools in Kolkata 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 Kolkata
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 Kolkata 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.