Assistant ECDE Teacher III – 65 Posts at County Government of Kakamega

Basic Salary: Kshs. 26,900×1,110 – 28,010×1,120 – 29,130×1,150 – 30,280×1,170 – 31,450×1,250 – 32,700×1,300 – 34,000×1,380 – 35,380p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

This is the entry grade for teachers with a Diploma Certificate in ECDE. A teacher at this level will work under the guidance of a more senior teacher for the purposes of professional mentoring and growth.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

This will be the entry point for diploma holders. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Teach learners;
• Be a role model, guide and counsel, mentor and motivate the learners;
• Prepare reports;
• Assure safety and security of the learners;
• Identify learners with special needs and recommend necessary interventions;
• Develop and facilitate play and learning activities and materials that will enable learners enjoy living and learning through play;
• Prepare and develop schemes of work, lesson plans and daily programmes of activities, assessment and evaluation of learners’ progress and keep professional records; and
• Guide the learner to prepare and develop play and learning materials.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain), or its approved equivalent; OR Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (Plus), or its approved equivalent AND a Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) offered by KNEC or Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
• DIPLOMA in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC or its approved equivalent;
• Be conversant with the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and other emerging learning trends;
• Registered by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC); and
• Certificate in Computer Applications.