ECDE Caregiver at County Government of Nyeri

The officers will be reporting to the Principal Education Officers (PEO) in the Sub-County and the Head Teacher in the respective primary school in which the ECDE centre is domiciled .

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and enforce routines for pupils under his/her care, ensuring that the children have adequate physical activities and equal rest.
• Maintain within the ECDE Centre, a safe and comfortable environment for the pupils.
• Provide age appropriate supervision and discipline to the pupils.
• Plan and implement lessons as guided by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
• Observe the children’s behavior and assess their development.
• Communicate the pupils’ behavior and development by making regular reports to parents.
• Caring and nurturing the spiritual, moral, social, mental and physical growth of children.
• Using play and other instructional techniques and learning materials to assist children learn about the world, explore interests and develop talents including but not limited to storytelling and rhyming games.
• Address and cater to special needs, if any, of the pupils under his/her care.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Head Teacher or PEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Development and Education Or Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education Or Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education
• Must be conversant with the current trends in Early Childhood Development and Education, Curriculum design and ECDE code of conduct and ethics.
• Applicants must have a working experience in an ECDE centre or equivalent for a minimum period of 3 years.
• Possesses excellent communication and facilitation skills;
• Should be computer literate;
• Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as in a team;

 Terms of service

• Two (2) years contract

Salary and benefits

As per the County Public Service Board remuneration

The following clearance certificates should be attached to the application:

• Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance Certificate from a recognized body;
• Kenya Revenue Authority Clearance Certificate;
• Clearance Form from Ethics & Anti-corruption commission of Kenya