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    "description": "Howard Memorial School, established 1963, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a Pre-Primary Teacher. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What 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. Requirements:\n- Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.\n- Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.\n- Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).\n- Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.",
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  "descriptionText": "Howard Memorial School, established 1963, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a Pre-Primary Teacher. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What 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. Requirements:\n• Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.\n• Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.\n• Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).\n• Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our early-years team to lead a play-based classroom for 3–5 year olds — songs, stories, sensory play, gentle observation.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Prepare students for school transition (KG to Grade 1 readiness).",
    "Run short, friendly parent-teacher conversations regularly.",
    "Maintain classroom safety and child-friendly hygiene practices.",
    "Support socio-emotional growth through gentle, consistent routines.",
    "Observe and record developmental milestones for each child."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Pre-Primary Teacher",
      "body": "Run a play-based early-years classroom, build school-readiness through routines, songs and stories, and partner closely with parents on milestones."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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    {
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "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": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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 — Howard Memorial School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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