Pre-Primary Teacher

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch on school-working days

School transport

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Personal accident policy

Term Life policy

Professional Development

Job summary

CHIREC International School in Hyderabad, India, part of Cognita, is recruiting a Pre-Primary Teacher to guide children aged 3 to 6 in foundational development. The role emphasizes creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment with a focus on early literacy and numeracy, social-emotional growth, and partnership with families.

The candidate will plan age-appropriate activities, monitor health and safety, and collaborate with staff to support each child’s development and school

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years teaching Pre-Primary children.
• Strong classroom management and child development understanding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, structured, engaging learning environment.
• Help children develop social skills and confidence.
• Design and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Monitor health, hygiene, and safety in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and staff for holistic development.
• Contribute to school events and activities.
• Support early literacy and numeracy development appropriate to age.
• Identify individual strengths and provide targeted help.
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress and guidance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Diploma in early childhood education or related field

Job description

About the School

CHIREC International is a leading K-12 school located in Hyderabad, India offering International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CHIREC was founded in 1989 by Founder-Director, Ratna Reddy as a summer camp that offered programmes in fine arts, performing arts, computers, indoor and outdoor sports. Today, CHIREC is one of the premier educational institutions in the country for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities. CHIREC’s mission is to nurture the innate potential of its students to enable them to excel in whatever they choose. The school helps students to grow and evolve into open-minded, ethical and caring individuals who are focused and encouraged to set goals, attain them and exceed expectations. As a valued member of the Cognita global group, and recognized by respected educational bodies like theCouncil of International Schools (CIS)and the IB Organization, CHIREC International School is known for its exceptional quality of education.

About Cognita

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.

About the role

A Pre-Primary Teacher is responsible for teaching young children, typically aged 3 to 6 years, and helping them build foundational skills for their academic and social development.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment where children feel comfortable and supported.Managing children’s behavior using positive reinforcement and setting clear expectations.
• Helping children develop social skills, such as sharing, taking turns, following instructions, and managing emotions. Encouraging children to express themselves and build confidence.
• Lesson Planning and Implementation: Designing and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities that stimulate children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. This includes planning activities related to language development, motor skills, creativity, social interaction, and basic numeracy.
• Ensuring the physical well-being of the children by monitoring health and hygiene standards, following safety protocols, and keeping the classroom clean and safe for children. 5.Working closely with other teachers, special education staff, and school counselors to ensure a holistic approach to the child’s development. Contributing to school events or activities. Teaching early literacy and numeracy skills, such as recognizing letters, numbers, shapes, and colors, in a way that aligns with their developmental stage.
• Identifying each child's strengths and areas of improvement, offering tailored support to address their developmental needs. This may include working one-on-one with children who need extra help in particular areas.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents about their child’s development, progress, and behavior. Offering guidance to parents on how to support learning at home.
• Organizing activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, games, and pretend play that foster creativity, imagination, and critical thinking. These activities often serve as both educational and fun experiences for children.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Diploma in early childhood education or a related field.
• Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years teaching Pre-Primary children.

Job Location

Hyderabad

Benefits at CHIREC

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Lunch on all school-working days
• School transport as per the available bus routes
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Personal accident policy
• Term Life policy
• Professional Development

The Closing Date for Applications is: 30-June- 2026

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.