If you are an Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teacher in Kenya, you need to be registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to be able to work in public schools. The TSC is responsible for registering, employing, promoting, and dismissing teachers in Kenya. In this article, we will discuss the TSC number application requirements for ECDE teachers.
General Requirements for Registration of Teachers in Kenya
Before we delve into the specific requirements for ECDE teachers, let’s first look at the general requirements for registration of teachers in Kenya. These requirements apply to all teachers, including ECDE teachers. They include:
- Kenyan Citizens:
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Relevant academic and professional certificates from recognized institutions
- A copy of Identity Card or Passport
- Passport photo
- KRA Pin Certificate
- Dully filled GP 69 Medical Form
- Payment of registration fee; Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1055/- Deposit is made to the TSC Registration Account – National Bank of Kenya – No. 01001000905001 or Simple Banking using Pay Bill Business Number 625625
- Non-Kenyan Citizen:
- Academic and Professional Certificates and other evidence for registration as a teacher obtained in Kenya or the country of origin
- Academic and Professional Certificates. NB: Must have been awarded by an institution recognized in Kenya
- A copy of Passport
- Passport photo
- KRA Pin Certificate
- Dully filled GP 69 Medical Form
- Payment of registration fee; Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1055/- Deposit is made to the TSC Registration Account – National Bank of Kenya – No. 01001000905001 or Simple Banking using Pay Bill Business Number 625625
All documents must be certified by either a TSC Director or TSC Sub – County Director.
TSC Number Application Requirements for ECDE Teachers
The TSC number application requirements for ECDE teachers are classified into three categories: Certificate, Diploma, and Degree. Let’s look at each category in detail.
Certificate
To be registered as an ECDE teacher with a Certificate, you need to meet one of the following requirements:
- Minimum of CPE/KCPE plus ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
- Minimum mean grade D+(plus) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
- Minimum mean grade D (plain) at KCSE, KNEC proficiency certificate, ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
Diploma
To be registered as an ECDE teacher with a Diploma, you need to meet one of the following requirements:
- Mean grade C+ (plus) and above for University Diploma.
- Mean grade C Plain at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
Degree
To be registered as an ECDE teacher with a Degree, you need to meet the following requirement:
- Mean Grade of C+ and above.
TSC Number Application Procedure for ECDE Teachers
Once you have all the required documents, you can visit the TSC website www.teachersonline.go.ke and begin the application process. All sections of the registration application must be completed in full, and you must fill in all the required information. It is a serious offense to willfully give false information to the Teachers Service Commission. The law provides that any person convicted of the offense may be fined up to Ksh 100,000 or imprisoned for Twelve (12) months or both (Section 44 of TSC Act No. 20 of 2012).
You can save part of the form and complete it at a later time if necessary. Only original documents should be scanned and uploaded. For Expatriate Teachers, attach a letter of clearance from Ministry of Education Vetting Committee.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, if you are an ECDE teacher in Kenya, you need to be registered with the TSC to be able to work in public schools. The TSC number application requirements for ECDE teachers vary depending on the level of education. To apply for a TSC number, you need to have all the required documents and visit the TSC website to begin the application process.
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