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    "description": "Orchids The International School, Sri Sowdeswari Nagar, established 2020, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu. The school is hiring a Pre-Primary Teacher. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.9 LPA–₹6.6 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. Qualifications and skills:\n- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.\n- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.\n- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.\n- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.",
    "datePosted": "2026-09-14T18:27:02+00:00",
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    "occupationalCategory": "25-2011.00 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education",
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  "descriptionText": "Orchids The International School, Sri Sowdeswari Nagar, established 2020, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu. The school is hiring a Pre-Primary Teacher. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.9 LPA–₹6.6 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. Qualifications and skills:\n• Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.\n• Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.\n• Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.\n• Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a Nursery/KG teacher who knows that small humans need predictability, warmth and lots of repetition to thrive.",
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    "Observe and record developmental milestones for each child.",
    "Support socio-emotional growth through gentle, consistent routines.",
    "Plan and run a play-based daily timetable for 3–5 year olds.",
    "Lead circle time, songs, stories and structured activity stations.",
    "Prepare students for school transition (KG to Grade 1 readiness)."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Pre-Primary Teacher",
      "body": "Design EYFS-style activity stations, observe and record developmental milestones, and support socio-emotional growth in 3–5 year olds."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Orchids The International School, Sri Sowdeswari Nagar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "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": "What questions are asked in a Pre-Primary Teacher interview?",
      "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Pre-Primary interview guide: /interview-questions/pre-primary-teacher."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Pre-Primary Teacher role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    }
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