Montessori Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Montessori Teacher
- School
- St. Xavier's School
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹3.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
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Montessori Teacher
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Montessori Teacher at St. Xavier's School in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. St. Xavier's School in Gurdaspur, Punjab operates as a secondary school, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Montessori Teacher handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. 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. Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.
- Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.
- Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).
- Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.
- Comfortable with the school's ERP and digital classroom tools. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.8 LPA – ₹3.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Xavier's School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Montessori Teacher?
Most Montessori Teacher roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Where exactly is St. Xavier's School located?
The school is in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What questions are asked in a Montessori Teacher interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Montessori Teacher roles in Gurdaspur.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St. Xavier's School
Key facts about St. Xavier's School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JOAQUIM MIRANDA
- Affiliation #
- 1631534
St. Xavier's School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
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