Vacancy title:
ECDE Assistant II - Shinyalu, Shilayo

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

Jobs at:
County Government of Kakamega

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 11 2026

Duty Station:
Shinyalu | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...

Responsibilities

This will be the entry point for diploma holders. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• 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

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• 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.

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

All applicants should click on the Our Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 at 11.59 P.M.

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