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ECD/ DCC Teacher
Browns Plantations
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position.
ROLE SUMMARY
- The ECDE Teacher plays a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children by providing quality early childhood education and care within a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment. The teacher supports the holistic development and well-being of every child, including cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and moral development, through age- appropriate, developmentally responsive activities.
- The ECD & DCC Teacher is responsible for promoting the safety, well-being, development, and rights of children through quality early learning and care services.
- Child Safeguarding and Welfare
- Safeguard children at all times and act in the best interests of the child.
- Identify, document, and report any signs or concerns of child abuse, neglect, exploitation, or violence in accordance with safeguarding policies.
- Report any child welfare cases promptly to the Welfare & Safeguarding Assistant or relevant authority.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical handling of all child-related information.
- Promote children's rights, dignity, and protection in daily practice.
- Contribute to emergency preparedness and response measures to ensure child safety.
- Teaching, Learning, and Development
- Deliver age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the approved ECDE syllabus and curriculum
- Organize structured and unstructured activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration, and learning about the world. Support holistic child development, including cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and moral growth.
- Foster school readiness skills such as independence, communication, cooperation, and positive learning attitudes.
- Observe children for developmental emotional, or behavioral concerns and refer them appropriately.
- Support children with special needs or disabilities and coordinate referrals where required.
- Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the ECDE/DCC premises.
- Attend to children's personal hygiene, including diaper changing, washing hands, and changing soiled clothing. Ensure safe, clean, and child-friendly environments by removing hazards and organizing equipment properly.
- Encourage healthy eating habits and support feeding routines in line with child health guidelines. Supervision and Daily Care
- Supervise and monitor children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Develop and follow daily schedules and ro...