Primary Teacher - Subjects (Grades 4-5)

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

Job summary

CHIREC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in Hyderabad invites applications for a Primary Teacher to deliver CBSE-aligned instruction for Grades 4–5 and to foster conceptual understanding along with academic, social, and emotional growth of students.

The role requires strong classroom management, engaging teaching materials, collaboration with colleagues, and a commitment to English fluency and CBSE standards within a primary education setting.

Qualifications

• B.Ed / D.El.Ed as per CBSE norms.
• Experience teaching primary classes in a CBSE school.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grades 4–5 English, Mathematics, EVS/Science, and other CBSE subjects as required.
• Prepare structured lesson plans aligned with CBSE curriculum and learning objectives.
• Use activity-based, experiential, and inquiry-based teaching strategies to support understanding.
• Design age-appropriate worksheets, assessments, and project work.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments and maintain student records.
• Support reading, writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Maintain an organized, safe, student-friendly classroom.
• Manage classroom discipline and promote teamwork and responsibility.
• Address diverse learning needs and ensure equal participation.
• Provide academic support, remedial help, and enrichment activities.
• Encourage holistic development through co-curricular activities and projects.
• Integrate life skills and 21st-century competencies.
• Maintain communication with parents via PTMs and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with teachers for planning, events, and assessments.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and curriculum planning.
• Prepare report cards and manage attendance and records.
• Assist in examinations, events, assemblies, and field trips.
• Adhere to CBSE norms and school policies.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge for primary level.

Skills

Primary Teaching

CBSE Curriculum

English Fluency

Education

B.Ed / D.El.Ed

Job description

About the School – CHIREC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CHIRECInternational is a leading K-12 school located in Hyderabad, Indiaoffering International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), CambridgeInternational Examinations (CIE) and Central Board of SecondaryEducation (CBSE). CHIREC was founded in 1989 by Founder-Director, RatnaReddy as a summer camp that offered Programmes in fine arts, performingarts, computers, indoor and outdoor sports. Today, CHIREC is one of thepremier educational institutions in the country for excellence inacademics and co-curricular activities. CHIREC’s mission is to nurturethe innate potential of its students to enable them to excel in whateverthey choose. The school helps students to grow and evolve intoopen-minded, ethical and caring individuals who are focused andencouraged to set goals, attain them and exceed expectations. As avalued member of the Cognita global group, and recognized by respectededucational bodies like theCouncil of International Schools (CIS)andthe IB Organization, CHIREC International School is known for itsexceptional quality of education.

About Cognita

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

Position Overview

The Primary Teacher (PRT) for Grades 4–5is responsible for delivering subject-specific and integrated learningas per CBSE guidelines. The teacher ensures strong conceptualunderstanding in upper primary classes and fosters academic, social, andemotional growth in students.

Key Responsibilities

• 1.Teach subjects such as English, Mathematics, EVS/Science, Social Science,or any assigned subject as per school requirements.
• 2.Prepare and execute structured lesson plans aligned with CBSE curriculum and school learning objectives.
• 3.Use activity-based, experiential, and inquiry-based teaching strategies to enhance conceptual understanding.
• 4.Design age-appropriate worksheets, assessments, and project work.
• 5.Conduct formative and summative assessments and maintain detailed student records.
• 6.Support students in strengthening reading comprehension, writing skills, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• 7.Establish and maintain an organized, safe, and student-friendly classroom environment.
• 8.Manage classroom discipline effectively while promoting respect, teamwork, and responsibility.
• 9.Address the diverse learning needs of students and ensure equal participation.
• 10.Provide academic support, remedial help, and enrichment activities for students with varied learning levels.
• 11.Encourage holistic development through co-curricular activities, creative projects, and collaborative learning opportunities.
• 12.Integrate life skills, value education, and 21st-century skills—critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy.
• 13.Maintain regular communication with parents through PTMs, diaries, and digital platforms.
• 14.Collaborate with fellow teachers for lesson planning, events, assessments, and school initiatives.
• 15.Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, workshops, and curriculum planning activities.
• 16.Prepare report cards, maintain attendance, and ensure proper documentation of student progress.
• 17.Assist in examination duties, school events, assemblies, competitions, and field trips.
• 18.Adhere to school policies, timelines, and CBSE norms.
• 19.Strong subject knowledge appropriate for primary level.
• 20.Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• 21.Ability to create engaging, child-friendly teaching materials.
• 22.Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with young learners.
• 23.Basic computer skills (MS Office, digital teaching tools).
• 24.Ability to work collaboratively with the school team.

Qualifications

• B.Ed / D.El.Ed as per CBSE norms.
• Experience teaching primary classes in a CBSE school.
• Fluency in English.

Work Experience

2 plus years of experience teaching Grades 4–5 in a CBSE school