Chess Coach — Little Scholars Preschool Opening — Little Scholars Preschool, Navi Mumbai
Little Scholars PreschoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Little Scholars Preschool
- School
- Little Scholars Preschool
- City
- Navi Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Little Scholars Preschool, a No Board school in Navi Mumbai, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: At ‘Little Scholars’ in everything the child does, learns or experiences, there is a lot of planning based on educational theories. Our aim is to give back ‘childhood’ to children. Children are led to discover and explore their environment through an integrated approach involving play, project and activity method. Exploration, investigation and discovery is done through guided play involving sand play, water play, home corner, books, nature activity, music and movements etc., which leads to physical, social, mental and emotional development. The school is equipped with play area with swings, slides, seesaws etc., and an indoor playroom stocked with toys, puzzles, blocks, play dough and much more. There is also an audiovisual room to watch educational videos
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most NO BOARD schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About Little Scholars Preschool
At ‘Little Scholars’ in everything the child does, learns or experiences, there is a lot of planning based on educational theories. Our aim is to give back ‘childhood’ to children. Children are led to discover and explore their environment through an integrated approach involving play, project and activity method. Exploration, investigation and discovery is done through guided play involving sand play, water play, home corner, books, nature activity, music and movements etc., which leads to physical, social, mental and emotional development. The school is equipped with play area with swings, slides, seesaws etc., and an indoor playroom stocked with toys, puzzles, blocks, play dough and much more. There is also an audiovisual room to watch educational videos
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Perks
Campus gallery
