Kolkata: Chess Coach — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar Job at Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Mahadevi Birla Shishu ViharKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
- School
- Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar at Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 81+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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: Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar is a ICSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Where exactly is Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1945, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar is a ICSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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