Duties and responsibilities
Be deployed in the Sub County as a Programme Officer and report to the Director in charge of ECDE;
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 programm 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.
Requirements for appointment
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.
Terms of Engagement: Permanent and Pensionable.