Several counties among the 47 counties have embarked on a mission to recognize and employ early childhood development education,(ECDE) teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. With most of them dancing to the tune, Kiambu County is the latest to have joined in the song.

Kiambu county has awarded over 1200 ECDE teachers letters of appointment on permanent and pensionable terms.

The auspicious ceremony was presided over by Governor James Ongwae at Kiambu county headquarters. Among the leaders who attended are; chairman of the county public service board Allan Mwaura, county board secretary martin Njeri, education CECM Margaret Ruinge, education chief officer George Thuku.

One of the teachers who received the appointment letters said that the letters will inspire and motivate not only the teachers who received them but also the unemployed and potential ECDE teachers.

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“As ECDE teachers, we pledge to give our very best in propelling the county forward. It is primarily through us that we can make vision 2030 a reality. We promise to be 100% competency based curriculum compliant so that we can equip learners with competencies necessary in coping with the new demands,” reacted one of the teachers.

Nyoro, has absorbing ECDE teachers for the first time since devolution, said that this is just the beginning of his journey of appreciating ECDE teachers and they should expect more of such appointments in future, with better packages.

“Your appointment is only the beginning. We are going to look into your welfare. In the next budget, the teachers will get NHIF covers as now you are Kiambu county government workers,” he said.

Majority of governors have adopted the formula of employing ECDE teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.

Institution: Montessori, ECDE and Learning Support

Company: Educor Kenya Limited

Location: Nairobi

Nature: Full Time

Job Summary

To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the approved curricula framework under overall guidance of the competent education authorities.

• Minimum Qualification : Diploma
• Experience Level : Mid level
• Experience Length : 4 years

Job Description / Requirements

Department – Academics

Reports to – Head Teacher

Liaises with – All Internal House staff and departments, peer Teachers, Parents, and Students

Main purpose – To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the approved curricula framework under overall guidance of the competent education authorities.

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Job scope and context – To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his / her care by the parents.

Min Educational Requirements and work experience

• Diploma qualifications in teaching; Degree in Education will be an added advantage. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• At least (4) years’ working experience in similar role or equivalent

Skills and knowledge needed of technology

• Early childcare experience; excellent interpersonal relations; proven facilitation skills; ability to communicate effectively;

diligent, organized and methodical; knowledgeable on use and adoption

General behaviors

• Passionate about children with strong regard for student safety and well being; respectful and able to motivate inspire and build rapport with children;
• excellent team player; good organizational skills; good facilitator;

Key responsibilities :

1. Deliver the curricula as relevant to the age and ability group / subject
2. Preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programs e.t.c
3. Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of leaners
4. Identify and develop students of special needs; gifted and talented; disabilities e.t.c and use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
5. Adopt appropriate teaching and instruction methodology in the learning process
6. Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging precise learning objectives for students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners progress at all levels.
7. Give regular feedback both orally and through accurate constructive feedback and marking in line with policy
8. Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding for students
9. Arrange for examinations and assessments within policy
10. Plan and deliver lessons to students in accordance to the lesson plans
11. Promote the general progress and well-being of individual learners, groups or assigned class
12. Provide guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers.
13. Together with the relevant learning assistants / and head of department develop and implement individual educational programs for students with special needs
14. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
15. Maintain good relationships with students, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively to enforce discipline
16. Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistency the positive attitudes, values, and behaviours which are expected of students.
17. Participate in in-service education and training courses as well as in Continuing Professional Development (CPD); and taking part in action research exercises
18. Maintain good order and discipline amongst learners under one’s control, safeguarding their health and safety
19. Participate in staff, group and other meetings related to the school curricula e.t.c. for the better organization and administration of the school.
20. Participate in the on-boarding of new teachers
21. Participate in school assemblies, parent teacher forums e.t.c.
22. Register and monitor the attendance of students
23. Communicate, consult and co-operate with other members of the school staff and parents on matters relating to the student welfare

Interested candidates should apply by sending their detailed C.V and copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime contacts and three referees.

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