Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Bragg, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Department of War Education Activity, MidAtlantic District, Hampton Primary School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide supports classroom instruction and student care, helps maintain continuity of the program in the teacher’s absence, and assists with communication and activities involving students and families.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of qualifying experience that prepared the applicant to perform the work, or qualifying education, or a combination of education and experience meeting the stated qualification calculations.
• For experience qualification, a resume must describe general experience involving progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the Educational Aide duties.
• For education-only substitution, two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for general experience.
• A combination of qualifying experience and undergraduate education may be used if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated using one of the acceptable procedures described in the posting.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination based on a background investigation; a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks is required.
• Must maintain confidentiality of school-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Participate in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings.
• Ensure continuity of the program in the teacher’s absence.
• Monitor students during various phases of the school day.
• 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.
• Maintain the confidentiality of school-related matters.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED