Tamil Language Teacher Jobs in Chennai Private School

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Tamil Language Teacher positions in Chennai's private Private School sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed School Education employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Teach Tamil as first language or second language to students across Classes 6 to 10 as per board curriculum.
• Conduct lessons on Tamil grammar, prose, poetry, and literature with emphasis on comprehension and expression.
• Guide students in Tamil essay writing, letter writing, and translation exercises for examination preparation.
• Evaluate student written assignments and examination papers following board marking scheme guidelines.
• Organise Tamil language activities such as kavithai competitions, story narration, and grammar quizzes.
• Prepare students for Tamil board examinations through structured revision of all prescribed texts and grammar topics.
• Assist non-Tamil speaking students in developing basic Tamil language proficiency required by the curriculum.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Ed. with Tamil as the main teaching subject is the primary qualification required.
• BA Tamil or MA Tamil as the undergraduate or postgraduate degree is strongly preferred.
• TNTET Paper II with Tamil language stream clearance is required for State Board private school positions.
• CTET Paper II with Tamil as language is required for CBSE-affiliated school appointments.
• Strong command of classical and modern Tamil literature, grammar, and written expression is essential.
• Familiarity with Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi Tamil textbooks and CBSE Tamil syllabi.
• Ability to teach Tamil both as first language for native speakers and as second language for non-Tamil students.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills