Vacancy title:
ECDE Assistant II - Butere

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Education, Childhood Teacher, Teacher]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kakamega

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 11 2026

Duty Station:
Butere | Kakamega

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position.

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.

This will be the entry point for diploma holders.

Responsibilities or duties

• Teach learners;
• Be a role model, guide and counsel, mentor and motivate the learners;
• Prepare reports;
• Assure safety and security of the learners;
• Design, organize and facilitate play and learning activities;
• Care and nurture spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic and emotional growth of the learners (holistic development);
• Manage ECDE classes and keep 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 the learner to prepare and develop play and learning materials; and
• Identify and nurture talent in learners.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• 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); and
• Certificate in Computer Applications.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

NOTE: The Department of Education, Science and Technology has vacancies for Assistant ECDE Teachers in the following ECDE Centres.

The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board's official email will be accepted.

Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.

PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

PLEASE NOTE

• All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form.
• During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: -
  • National Identity Card; and
  • Academic and Professional Certificates.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kakamega on kcpsb.kakamega.go.ke to apply

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