ECDE Assistant II - Lurambi at County Government of Kakamega

Basic Salary: Kshs. 23,700x1,040 – 24,740x1,070 – 25,810x1,090 - 26,900x1,110 - 28,010x1,120 - 29,130x1,150 - 30,280x1,170 - 31,450p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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 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;
• Design, organize and facilitate play and learning activities;
• Care and nurture spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic and emotional growth of the learners (holistic development);
• Manage ECDE classes and keep professional and administrative records (schemes of work, lesson plans, daily programme of activities, attendance registers and health records);
• Prepare and develop play and learning materials;
• Guide the learner to prepare and develop play and learning materials; and
• Identify and nurture talent in learners.

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (Plus) or KCE Division IV at O’ Level;
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) offered by KNEC or Ministry of Education 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.