Sub-county ECDE Officers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assisting in Planning for programmes and conducting research on ECDE; Participating in stakeholder engagements in the ECDE sector; Mobilizing and sensitizing communities on the need for ECDE; Assisting in the implementation of the ECDE policy; Monitoring and evaluation of the ECDE programmes in the Ward/Sub County; Conduct professional Development and capacity-building for Early Childhood teachers and other stakeholders; Plan and budget for the ECDE play/learning materials and feeding programmes; Mentorship and counselling, supervisory role over ECDE teacher in the County; Induction of new ECDE teachers; Liaising with community, education fraternity, other government departments and other relevant stakeholders on ECDE related matters; Participate in the training of ECDE trainees in the Ward/Sub County; In charge of welfare and discipline; Ensure adequate care of materials and equipment in the Sub County; Maintaining proper inventories of equipment and _ supplies entrusted to the centre; Coordinating ECDE data collection and submission to the County Director in charge of ECDE; Advising on the appropriate course materials and equipment required for training; Ensuring the maintenance of high standards of professionalism in assessment and maintaining records of learners’ progress within the Ward/Sub County; Evaluating compliance levels with regulatory requirement in the ECDE sector in the regular intervals; Monitoring the compliance for registration of ECDE Centres. Job Requirements Possess a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by a recognized institution; Be in possession of a certificate in computer applications; Be registered by the Teacher Service Commission; Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; Have served as an ECDE teacher for a minimum period of three (3) years. Those who have held management positions would have added advantage; Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya. go to method of application »