Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Kenya Certificate of secondary Education(KCSE) minimum grade C (Plain) or its equivalent; OR
• Kenya Certificate of secondary Education(KCSE) minimum grade D+(plus) or its approved equivalent plus Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
• Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent;
• Registered by the Teachers Service Commission;
• A certificate in computer applications;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service;
• Valid medical report from a registered government health facility.

In addition to the above requirements, an ECDE teacher must have the following:
Personal Qualities

• Creative and innovative
• Professionalism and integrity
• Relate well with Children, parents, and members of the society
• Modest and of sound mind

Core Competencies

• Team Player
• Ability to think creatively and constructively;
• Excellent Communication skill.

Note: Teachers serving in the listed ECDE Centres will have an added advantage.