This is an entry-level position for Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers. The role involves working under the guidance of senior teachers to provide quality education and care to young learners, focusing on their holistic development and professional growth within the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) framework.
Salary and Terms
Basic Salary: Kshs. 23,700 - 31,450 per month (on an incremental scale).
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach and facilitate learning for early childhood learners.
Serve as a role model, guide, counselor, mentor, and motivator for the learners.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive progress reports.
Ensure the safety and security of all learners under your care.
Design, organize, and facilitate engaging play and learning activities.
Nurture the spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic, and emotional growth of learners (holistic development).
Manage ECDE classes and keep professional and administrative records (including schemes of work, lesson plans, daily activity programs, attendance registers, and health records).
Prepare and develop appropriate play and learning materials.
Guide learners in the creation of their own play and learning materials.
Identify and nurture unique talents 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 the Ministry of Education (or an approved equivalent).
Be conversant with the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and other emerging learning trends.
Valid registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
Certificate in Computer Applications.
How to Apply
All applicants should click on the Our Job Offers option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 at 11.59 P.M. During interviews, shortlisted candidates must produce original National Identity Cards and Academic/Professional Certificates. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.
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