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
Teach learners using appropriate pedagogical methods.
Act as a role model, guide, counsel, mentor, and motivate learners.
Prepare comprehensive reports on learner progress.
Assure the safety and security of learners within the educational environment.
Design, organize, and facilitate play and learning activities.
Care for and nurture the spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic, and emotional growth of learners (holistic development).
Manage ECDE classes and maintain essential 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 learners in the preparation and development of their own play and learning materials.
Identify and nurture individual 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 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).
Certificate in Computer Applications.
How to Apply
All applicants should visit the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, click on the Our Job Offers option, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 at 11.59 P.M.
Please Note:
All details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the online form.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original National Identity Cards and Academic and Professional Certificates during interviews.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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