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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n- Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n- Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n- Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n- Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.", "datePosted": "2026-11-05T12:48:18.726+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/chinmaya-vidyalaya-illickal-0213#school", "name": "Chinmaya Vidyalaya", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/chinmaya-vidyalaya-illickal-0213", "sameAs": "http://chinmayavidyalayaktm.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "ILLICKAL KOTTAYAM KOTTAYAM KERALA", "addressLocality": "Kottayam", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "686005" }, "foundingDate": "1997" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pre-primary-teacher-chinmaya-vidyalaya-illickal-0213-kottayam-270fb951-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pre-primary-teacher-chinmaya-vidyalaya-illickal-0213-kottayam-270fb951-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-19T12:48:18.726Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-07T19:07:41.412247+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "ILLICKAL KOTTAYAM KOTTAYAM KERALA", "addressLocality": "Kottayam", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "686005" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 257000, "maxValue": 272000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "25-2011.00 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 3, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 24 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Chinmaya Vidyalaya, established 1997, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Pre-Primary Teacher. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.6 LPA–₹2.7 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n• Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n• Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n• Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n• Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n• Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n• Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n• Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.", "aboutTheRole": "Early-years teaching is part craft, part magic. We need a Pre-Primary Teacher who can build routine, joy and school-readiness in equal measure.", "dayToDay": [ "Run short, friendly parent-teacher conversations regularly.", "Maintain classroom safety and child-friendly hygiene practices.", "Prepare students for school transition (KG to Grade 1 readiness).", "Lead circle time, songs, stories and structured activity stations.", "Plan and run a play-based daily timetable for 3–5 year olds." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Pre-Primary Teacher", "body": "Lead circle time, free-play and structured activities, manage classroom safety, and conduct gentle assessments through observation." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term." }, { "q": "What is the average Pre-Primary Teacher salary in Kottayam?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Pre-Primary Teacher pay in Kottayam rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Pre-Primary Teacher role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Pre-Primary Teacher — Chinmaya Vidyalaya\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality." } ] }