Nursery Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Nursery Teacher
- School
- RiverDale International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
RiverDale International School invites applications for a Nursery Teacher in Pune, Maharashtra. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. RiverDale International School, established 2003, is a senior secondary school in Pune, Maharashtra — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Nursery Teacher runs end-to-end subject delivery — planning, classroom teaching, formative and summative assessments, parent communication, and participation in academic review meetings. What you will do:
- Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.
- Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.
- Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.
- Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.
- Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.
- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.
- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.
- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.
- The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹4.0 LPA – ₹8.1 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and RiverDale International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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.
What qualifications are required for a Nursery Teacher?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Nursery Teacher positions.
How much experience do I need for this Nursery Teacher role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the salary for this Nursery Teacher role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How do I write an application email for this Nursery Teacher role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Nursery Teacher application — RiverDale International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why RiverDale International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE Nursery Teacher job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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Role details
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Key facts about RiverDale International School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 17:1
Perched atop a mountain with magnificent view of the valley with over 50 acres of lush green campus, we take pride in being one of the few purely boarding schools in Maharashtra with every conceivable amenity on campus. As the famous American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson quoted “The shoemaker makes a good shoe because he makes nothing else”, RiverDale specialises in running an exclusively residential program, with no day scholars or weekly boarders.
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