Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)
About The Position
This Educational Aide position is located at the Department of War Education Activity, Mid-Atlantic District, West Point Elementary School, West Point, New York. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The aide supports prekindergarten instruction and classroom operations, helps maintain continuity of the program, and assists students with personal care routines. The position requires at least one year of qualifying general experience, or qualifying education, or a combination of education and experience. U.S. citizenship is required, and the position is subject to a suitability determination and a Tier 1 investigation with childcare checks.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- For qualification based on experience, have at least one year of experience preparing the applicant to perform the job; general experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for Educational Aide duties.
- Qualifying education may substitute for experience: two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may qualify on education alone.
- A combination of education and general experience may qualify when the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
- Foreign degrees or coursework must meet one of the stated evaluation or validation procedures before acceptance.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for the Selective Service requirement.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination based on a background investigation; the position requires a Tier 1 investigation with childcare checks.
- The position requires a two-year trial period.
Responsibilities
- Participate in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings.
- Ensure continuity of the program in the teacher’s absence.
- Maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
- Prepare instructional materials related to classroom lessons.
- Assist with teaching personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Operate instructional equipment and technology devices.
- Accompany and supervise students on field trips.
- Produce materials to display educational objectives to the class.
- Apply assistive technology for recording student data.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
