Early Childhood Development Education Teacher - 100 Posts

This role is for an Early Childhood Development Education Teacher, tasked with developing and implementing educational activities for children aged 3-6 years within Kisumu County's ECDE centers. The position is offered on permanent and pensionable terms.

Terms of Service and Compensation

The position offers the following:

• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 27,900 - Ksh 36,680
• House Allowance: Ksh 3,850 - Ksh 4,500
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000
• Annual Leave: 30 working days
• Medical Cover: As provided by the County Government of Kisumu

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be required to perform the following duties:

• Develop and implement learning activities that promote cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of children aged 3-6 years.
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning materials.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of learners to monitor progress and identify areas of improvement.
• Integrate play-based learning and creative arts into daily lessons.
• Maintain a conducive learning environment through proper classroom arrangement and resource management.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment for children.
• Manage classroom behavior and establish positive discipline practices.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children under your care.
• Identify and report any signs of abuse, neglect, or developmental issues.
• Provide basic first aid and maintain records of any incidents.
• Maintain accurate records of children’s attendance, performance, and progress.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on child development, challenges, and recommendations to school management and parents.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding the child’s progress and any concerns.
• Organize and participate in parent-teacher meetings, open days, and other school events.
• Engage with the local community to promote early childhood education.
• Participate in community programs and events that enhance the educational experience of children.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education.
• Have Basic Training in Competence Based Curriculum (CBC/ CBE).
• Have Registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Have Proficiency in computer applications.
• Have fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya.

Added Advantage: An Upgraded Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (UDETCE) and Special Needs Education will be considered an added advantage.