Where can nursery teachers work?
Nursery teachers work in private nursery schools, playschools, preschool chains, Montessori schools, day-care centres and creches, the pre-primary sections of CBSE, ICSE, state-board, IB and Cambridge schools, international schools abroad, government preschools and anganwadis (with recognised qualifications), corporate creches, and as home tutors or activity teachers.
What this means in practice
Demand comes from parents who need quality early education and care. Urban growth and dual-income families have expanded day care and preschool provision in India and abroad.
Settings compared
- Playschools: small groups, flexible, often first jobs
- School pre-primary sections: structured, career progression
- Day care: longer hours, more care routines
- International schools: higher expectations, EYFS or IB curricula
- Home and online: tutoring, phonics and activity classes
Choosing a workplace
Look at group size, assistant support, training opportunities, curriculum, leadership and how the school treats children and staff.
Finding a good first workplace
Look for settings where experienced teachers will mentor you. A well-run school with a strong coordinator teaches you more in a year than a setting where you work alone.
Ask during interviews how new teachers are supported and how often staff receive training.
Practical next steps
- Visit settings before accepting.
- Ask about ratios and support.
- Choose a place where you can learn.
What to keep in mind
Check employment terms in writing: hours, pay, leave and notice period.
Common follow-up questions
Can nursery teachers work in hospitals?
Some hospitals run play or creche services; roles vary.
Are there remote jobs for nursery teachers?
Some online tutoring and curriculum roles exist, but most work is in person.
Sources
Course facts come from APTTI's published course pages. Examples use made-up names. How these answers are prepared.