ECDE Teacher III – Job Group -H

This will be the entry grade for teachers with a Diploma in ECDE. A teacher at this level will work under the supervision of a more senior teacher for the purposes of professional mentoring and growth;
Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:-
(i) Kenya Certificate of secondary Education(KCSE) minimum grade C (Plain) or its equivalent; OR
(ii) Kenya Certificate of secondary Education(KCSE) minimum grade D+(plus) or its approved equivalent plus Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
(iii) Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
(iv) Registered by the Teachers Service Commission;
(v) A certificate in computer applications;
(vi) Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service;
(vii) Valid medical report from a registered government health facility.
In addition to the above requirements, an ECDE teacher must have the following:
Personal Qualities
•Creative and innovative
•Professionalism and integrity
•Relate well with Children, parents, and members of the society
•Modest and of sound mind
Core Competencies
•Team Player
•Ability to think creatively and constructively;
•Excellent communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities
(i)Class teaching;
(ii)Role modeling, guidance and counseling, mentoring and motivation of the learners;
(iii)Preparing reports;
(iv)Ensuring the safety and security of learners;
(v)Identifying, initiating, developing and facilitating play learning activities that will enable learners enjoy living and learning through play;
(vi)Developing relevant play/learning materials for all learners;
(vii)Preparing and developing schemes of work, lessons plans, daily programme of activities, assessment and evaluation of learners’ progress and keeping professional records.