Paid Internship - ECD Teacher

Job Summary Calling all recent teaching graduates! Join Strong Start as a Teaching Intern and gain hands-on experience in early childhood classrooms. We’re looking for passionate, hardworking educators ready to bring learning to life during the most important early years. Job Description Company BackgroundStrong Start is a fast-growing social enterprise providing early childhood support to families and communities across Nairobi. Through our playgroups and classes, we equip caregivers and educators with the tools to create joyful, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning environments where young children can thrive.Our approach is grounded in the Five Domains of Early Learning: Physical Development, Social Development, Cognitive Development, Language Development, and Life Skills, which together lay the foundation for lifelong growth and learning.Beyond serving children, Strong Start is committed to building meaningful, professional employment pathways for women in the caregiving and education sector. Our on-the-job training model supports teachers and caregivers to strengthen their skills, grow professionally, and access better long-term opportunities within early childhood education.Job Description: ECD Teacher InternshipStrong Start invites passionate Early Childhood Development teachers to gain hands-on classroom experience through our ECD Teacher Internship Program. This internship is designed for emerging educators who are eager to translate theory into practice within high-quality early childhood settings.Interns will work with children aged 6 months to 3 years, supporting engaging, play-based learning experiences including sensory play, movement and sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, and early life skills.This role involves working with both children and caregivers. As Strong Start operates across multiple sites, flexibility is essential as teaching locations and schedules may vary, including weekdays and occasional weekends.We are seeking reflective, growth-oriented educators whose values align with positive, child-centred learning approaches. Strong professionalism, reliability, and a desire to continuously learn and improve are key to success in this role.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver Strong Start classes using provided lesson plans, teacher guides, and learning objectivesPrepare thoroughly for each session, including organising and setting up materials in advanceCommunicate learning objectives clearly and ensure classes start and end on timeFacilitate engaging, balanced playgroup sessions that support holistic child developmentObserve, assess, and document each child’s development and progressCreate a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children and caregiversModel professionalism, teamwork, and positive teaching practices at all timesRepresent Strong Start as a positive and respectful brand ambassadorTeach at various Strong Start locations across NairobiTeach during weekdays and selected weekends as requiredQualifications & SkillsRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development / Early Childhood EducationCertificate of Good ConductFluency in English and KiswahiliPreferredUnderstanding of curriculum development and play-based learningProfessional AttributesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent organisation, time management, and reliabilityAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamHigh level of professionalism, integrity, and accountabilityPassion for early childhood education and child-centred practiceFlexibility to work across different locations and schedulesComfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentProactive, self-motivated, and eager to grow professionallyAbility to meet learning objectives and contribute to team goalsAvailable professional references

• Deliver Strong Start classes using provided lesson plans, teacher guides, and learning objectives • Prepare thoroughly for each session, including organising and setting up materials in advance • Communicate learning objectives clearly and ensure classes start and end on time • Facilitate engaging, balanced playgroup sessions that support holistic child development • Observe, assess, and document each child’s development and progress • Create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children and caregivers • Model professionalism, teamwork, and positive teaching practices at all times • Represent Strong Start as a positive and respectful brand ambassador • Teach at various Strong Start locations across Nairobi • Teach during weekdays and selected weekends as required • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development / Early Childhood Education • Certificate of Good Conduct • Fluency in English and Kiswahili • Understanding of curriculum development and play-based learning