Nursery Teacher
Smt. Ramdevi Sobhraj Bajaj Arya Vidya Mandir
₹26,000–42,500 /monthMumbai1–3 yrsICSE
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Pre-Primary teacher jobs in Mumbai
As of 6 Oct 2026, 246 Pre-Primary teacher vacancies are open in Mumbai across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹21,500–₹62,500/month (median ₹34,500, from 11 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: State Board 42%, ICSE 33% and CBSE 17% of the 12 listings shown. Median pay is ₹33,000 at State Board schools and ₹32,000 at ICSE schools. By school type: 10 day school and 1 private. Top hiring: Arya Vidya Mandir, Belvedere Spring School and Devkibai Bhojraj Chanrai Primary School.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 9 full-time and 3 contract. 10 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
- ₹2.9L – ₹6.3L / yr
- Boards hiring
- State Board · ICSE · CBSE
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246 jobs for Pre-Primary teachers in Mumbai
Pre-Primary Teacher
Devkibai Bhojraj Chanrai Primary School
₹32,000–32,500 /monthMumbai2–7 yrsState Board
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Arya Vidya Mandir
₹31,500–52,500 /monthMumbai2–6 yrsICSE
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Nursery Teacher
Belvedere Spring School
₹27,000–62,500 /monthMumbai1–3 yrsCambridge
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Montessori Teacher
Shri S.K.I. Jain High School
₹39,500–44,000 /monthMumbai2–7 yrsCBSE
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Nursery Teacher
Rao Junior College Of Science
₹24,000–63,000 /monthMumbai3–7 yrsState Board
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Mary Immaculate Girls’ High School
₹34,500–44,000 /monthMumbai2–5 yrsState Board
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Nursery Teacher
Jasudben M.L. School
₹20,000–29,000 /monthMumbai2–6 yrsICSE
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Montessori Teacher
Swami Vivekanand English High School
₹27,000–38,500 /monthMumbai1–6 yrsState Board
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Montessori Teacher
PTV English Medium Secondary School
₹21,500–25,500 /monthMumbai2–4 yrsState Board
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Montessori Teacher
The Green Acres Academy
₹25,000–34,500 /monthMumbai1–3 yrsICSE
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Nursery Teacher
Orchids the international school
MumbaiCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Mumbai
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Arya Vidya Mandir
1 open role
- Belvedere Spring School
1 open role
- Devkibai Bhojraj Chanrai Primary School
1 open role
- Jasudben M.L. School
1 open role
- Mary Immaculate Girls’ High School
1 open role
- Orchids the international school
1 open role
- PTV English Medium Secondary School
1 open role
- Rao Junior College Of Science
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Mumbai
Monthly pay ranges derived from 11 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)
- ₹19k–₹27k per month
- ₹2.3L– ₹3.3L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹27k–₹38k per month
- ₹3.2L– ₹4.6L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹33k–₹46k per month
- ₹3.9L– ₹5.6L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹45k–₹63k per month
- ₹5.4L– ₹7.6L per year (approx.)
When schools in Mumbai 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 Mumbai
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 Mumbai 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.