ASSISTANT ECDE TEACHER [3], JG 'F' (CPSB 13) - NINETEEN (19) POSTS

Salary Scale: 19,220 X680 -19,900 X 700 – 20,600 X 780 – 21,380 X 800 -22,180 X 950 – 23,130 p.m.

This is the entry grade for teachers with a 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:
i. Class teaching;
ii. Role modeling, guidance and counselling, mentoring and motivation of the learners;
iii. Preparing reports;
iv. Ensuring the safety and security of the learners;
v. Assist in organizing and facilitating play/learning activities for the learners;
vi. Caring and nurturing spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic and emotional growth of the learners (holistic development);
vii. 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;
viii. Preparing and developing play/learning materials.

Requirements for Appointment:

For Direct Appointment to this grade, the candidate must be in possession of:-
i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D+ (Plus) or KCE division IV at ‘O’ Level;
ii. Certificate in Early Childhood Development Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
iii. Registered by the Teachers Service Commission;
iv. A Certificate in Computer Applications;
v. Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service;
vi. Valid medical report from a registered 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.

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable