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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
KES
MONTH
2026-04-29T17:00:00+00:00
8

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
associate degree
12
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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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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, April 29 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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