Pillar guide · Updated 9 Oct 2026
Pre-Primary Teacher Jobs in India
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- Chand English Medium (Ups) · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹20,500–42,000 /monthRamban, Jammu and Kashmir2–7 yrs3 openingsPosted
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Adarsh Public Sr.Sec.Sch. Kabri Dungari · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹35,500–61,000 /monthJaipur, Rajasthan2–6 yrs3 openingsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Apex Public School Near Nh.27 Police Line Road Baran · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹35,000–73,500 /monthBaran, Rajasthan2–5 yrs2 openingsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Shri Khetashwar Ups Vandar · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹22,500–34,500 /monthPali, Rajasthan2–6 yrs3 openingsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Mount Litra Public School Reshipora · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹23,500–37,000 /monthBudgam, Jammu and Kashmir3–8 yrsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Shailaja Montessory S.(P.) · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹21,500–29,500 /monthAlmora, Uttarakhand1–3 yrs3 openingsPostedGet alerts for jobs like these
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Sbv Simswada Bachhelikhal · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹26,000–27,500 /monthTehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand1–5 yrsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Blue Bells Public School Amarpura Basti Bathinda · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹35,000–67,000 /monthBathinda, Punjab3–7 yrs2 openingsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Sr.Sec.Subodh Public Schoolbonli · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹31,500–55,000 /monthSawai Madhopur, Rajasthan1–3 yrs2 openingsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Madrsa Aliya Isla. Bagdoda · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹36,500–47,000 /monthSikar, Rajasthan3–8 yrs2 openingsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Gyan Vikas V.M. Maulekhal · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹23,500–29,000 /monthAlmora, Uttarakhand2–4 yrsPostedPre-Primary Teacher
Baba Budha Gehlran · Private Unaided (Recognized)₹22,000–40,000 /monthJalandhar, Punjab1–4 yrs3 openingsPosted
Salary snapshot
Pre Primary Teacher jobs · median
₹31,000/month
≈ ₹3.7L a year
Typical range ₹28,000–44,500 /month
Based on 12 of 12 listings on this page that show pay.
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The NCF-FS shift and what it means for hiring
The National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS), rolled out from 2023, formally brought ages 3-8 under a single "Foundational Stage". Every CBSE-affiliated school now needs ECCE-trained teachers for Nursery to Class 2 — driving a ~25% jump in pre-primary hiring across 2024-2026.
Practical impact for teachers: schools are now willing to pay ₹5,000-₹8,000/month more for candidates with a formal ECCE diploma (NCERT, IGNOU, Symbiosis, TISS) versus a generic NTT. If you're early in your pre-primary career, an ECCE diploma is the highest-ROI credential you can add.
Career progression from pre-primary
Typical 8-year arc: Year 1-2: Class Teacher (LKG or UKG). Year 3-5: Class Teacher + Section Anchor for the pre-primary team. Year 6-8: Pre-Primary Coordinator or Head of Foundational Stage — pay bands ₹55,000-₹1,00,000/month at metro CBSE schools and ₹70,000-₹1,50,000 at IB PYP schools.
A minority of pre-primary teachers move into curriculum design, teacher-training or content roles at chain pre-schools and edtech companies (Kangaroo Kids, Podar Jumbo Kids, BYJU's Toddlers).