Duties and Responsibilities.
Class teaching;
Role modeling, guidance and counselling, mentoring and motivation of the learner;
Preparing reports;
Ensuring the safety and security of the learners;
Assist in designing, organizing and facilitating play/learning activities for learners;
Assist in organizing and facilitating play/learning activities for the learners;
Caring and nurturing spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic and emotional growth of the learners (holistic development);
Managing ECDE classes and keeping professional and administrative records (schemes of work, lesson plans, daily programme of activities, attendance registers, etc.) and ensuring learners' safety and security;
Preparing and developing play/learning materials.
Requirements for Appointment:
For Direct Appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:-
Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC or its approved equivalent; and either:-
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade C (Plain) , or its approved equivalent;
OR
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D+ (Plus), or its approved equivalent plus Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC or Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
Registered by the Teachers Service Commission;
A Certificate in Computer applications;
Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service;
Valid medical report from a recognized government Health Facility.
In addition to the above requirements, an ECDE Teacher must have the following:
Personal qualities;
i. Creative and innovative;
ii. Professionalism and integrity;
iii. Relate well with children, parents and members of the society;
iv. Modest and of sound mind.
