Montessori Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Montessori Teacher
- School
- Royal Academy
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹7.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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Montessori Teacher salary in Darjeeling — snapshot
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Montessori Teacher
at Royal Academy
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Royal Academy invites applications for a Montessori Teacher in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Royal Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Montessori Teacher works inside the academic team and reports into the section head. The role is full-time and aligned with the published calendar, including assessment windows and parent meetings. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.5 LPA – ₹7.2 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Royal Academy can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What is the average Montessori Teacher salary in Darjeeling?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Montessori Teacher roles in Darjeeling. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How much experience do I need for this Montessori 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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Royal Academy
Key facts about Royal Academy
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ARINDAM CHAKRABORTY
- Affiliation #
- 2430068
Royal Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
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