ECDE Teacher (Maternity Cover)
2026-04-16T09:30:00+00:00
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Childhood Teacher, Teacher, Education
2026-04-29T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Summary
Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow in order to enhance early development of children, fostering a love for learning and supporting their social and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to support the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes exploration, creativity, and independence.
- Provide a variety of learning experiences, including play-based activities, group discussions, and individualized instruction, to cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of children.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to promote open communication and collaboration.
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and development, maintaining accurate records and providing feedback to parents on a regular basis.
- Support children in developing essential skills, such as language and communication, problem-solving, fine and gross motor skills, and social interactions.
- Promote good behavior and discipline through positive reinforcement techniques and age-appropriate classroom rules and expectations.
- Encourage the development of independence and self-help skills, such as toileting, dressing, and eating.
- Plan and organize field trips, events, and special activities that enhance the curriculum and provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
- Stay updated on current early childhood education practices and trends by attending professional development workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) from a recognized institution.
- At least two years’ experience working with young children in a school setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
- A caring, patient, and flexible attitude.
- Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to support the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes exploration, creativity, and independence.
- Provide a variety of learning experiences, including play-based activities, group discussions, and individualized instruction, to cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of children.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to promote open communication and collaboration.
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and development, maintaining accurate records and providing feedback to parents on a regular basis.
- Support children in developing essential skills, such as language and communication, problem-solving, fine and gross motor skills, and social interactions.
- Promote good behavior and discipline through positive reinforcement techniques and age-appropriate classroom rules and expectations.
- Encourage the development of independence and self-help skills, such as toileting, dressing, and eating.
- Plan and organize field trips, events, and special activities that enhance the curriculum and provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
- Stay updated on current early childhood education practices and trends by attending professional development workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses.
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Classroom management skills
- Caring attitude
- Patient attitude
- Flexible attitude
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) from a recognized institution.
- At least two years’ experience working with young children in a school setting.
- Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum
JOB-69e0ac187d244
Vacancy title:
ECDE Teacher (Maternity Cover)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Childhood Teacher, Teacher, Education]
Jobs at:
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 29 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Role Summary
Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow in order to enhance early development of children, fostering a love for learning and supporting their social and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to support the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes exploration, creativity, and independence.
- Provide a variety of learning experiences, including play-based activities, group discussions, and individualized instruction, to cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of children.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to promote open communication and collaboration.
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and development, maintaining accurate records and providing feedback to parents on a regular basis.
- Support children in developing essential skills, such as language and communication, problem-solving, fine and gross motor skills, and social interactions.
- Promote good behavior and discipline through positive reinforcement techniques and age-appropriate classroom rules and expectations.
- Encourage the development of independence and self-help skills, such as toileting, dressing, and eating.
- Plan and organize field trips, events, and special activities that enhance the curriculum and provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
- Stay updated on current early childhood education practices and trends by attending professional development workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) from a recognized institution.
- At least two years’ experience working with young children in a school setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
- A caring, patient, and flexible attitude.
- Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: associate degree
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