Influence of Teacher Recruitment on the Implementation of Early Childhood Development Education Programme in Public Schools in Isiolo County, Kenya.

This study investigated the influence of teacher recruitment on the implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) programmes in public schools in Isiolo County, Kenya. The study was guided by the null hypothesis (H₀₁): There is no significant relationship between the adequacy of teacher recruitment and the implementation of ECDE programmes in public schools in Isiolo County, Kenya. The study was grounded in Human Capital Theory (Becker, 1964), which underscores the value of investing in recruitment and placement of qualified personnel to maximize productivity and effectiveness in education. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The target population included 10 ward coordinators across three sub-counties, 162 headteachers, and 350 ECDE teachers. A sample of 264 respondents comprising 8 ward coordinators, 81 headteachers and 175 ECDE teachers was selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaires were administered to teachers and headteachers, while interviews were conducted with ward administrators. The correlation analysis revealed a positive and statistically significant relationship between teacher recruitment and the implementation of ECDE programmes (r(175) = .276, p < 0.05). Based on these findings, the null hypothesis was rejected, confirming that teacher recruitment significantly influences the implementation of ECDE programmes. The study concludes that the adequacy and fairness of teacher recruitment are central to the successful implementation of ECDE programmes. It recommends that the County Government strengthen recruitment policies to ensure timely placement of qualified ECDE teachers. Additionally, the County Government and County Education Boards should establish clear guidelines for equitable teacher distribution, recruitment, and incentives for teachers posted in remote schools in sub-counties in Isiolo County.

Influence, Teacher Recruitment, Implementation, Early Childhood Development Education, Public Schools.

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