ECDE Teachers' Employment,

By Agnes Chepchumba

 


The Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER) in Kenya made several recommendations regarding Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers, primarily focusing on their employment, remuneration, and management.

Here's a summary of their key proposals:

  • Employment by Teachers Service Commission (TSC): The task force recommended that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) should employ ECDE teachers and ensure they receive equal salaries to other teachers with similar qualifications.

  • Salary and Job Grouping: Specifically, it was proposed that ECDE teachers with Diplomas should be placed in the same job group as P1 teachers and be paid comparable salaries and allowances.

  • Transfer of Management: The working party proposed transferring the management of ECDE functions from County governments to the National government. This would allow pre-primary schools to Junior School to be led by one head of the institution. This recommendation, however, faced opposition from the Council of Governors (CoG).

  • Professional Development: The task force's broader recommendations for teacher training also apply to ECDE teachers, emphasizing continuous professional development to effectively implement the Competency-Based Education (CBE) .

These recommendations aim to standardize the terms of service for ECDE teachers, improve their morale, and ensure quality education at the foundational level.
Together we demystify CBE and enable smooth transition from Junior School to Senior School

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