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How do you retain good teachers when big chains poach with higher salaries?
Rajesh N.
Preschool Owner, Nashik · started this thread
I run an independent 60-kid preschool in a tier-2 city. Twice this year I've trained a teacher for months only to lose her to a corporate chain offering ₹4-5k more per month. I can't always match their salaries. Owners, what non-salary things have actually worked for retention?
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Shalini P. · Owner, 2 centres, Coimbatore
Pay for their certifications. I sponsor one external ECE course per teacher per year with a simple 1-year stay agreement. They feel invested in, and the skills come back to my classrooms. Cheaper than re-hiring and retraining.
Grace D. · Preschool Owner, Kochi
Honestly? Predictable working hours and respect. Chains burn teachers out with sales targets (yes, teachers get admission targets there). I tell candidates upfront: no admission targets, out by 2:30, planning time is paid. My last three hires took a pay cut to join.
Vikram S. · Owner, Jaipur
Small thing that mattered: teachers' kids study free at my centre. Costs me almost nothing at the margin, worth more than ₹3-4k/month to a mother with a toddler.
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