Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)
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 when the teacher is absent, and contributes to a clean, organized learning environment. The role also involves working with families, supervising students during the school day and on field trips, preparing and displaying instructional materials, operating instructional equipment and technology, and using assistive technology to record student data.
Requirements
- At least one year of qualifying experience, defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the duties of an Educational Aide; or qualifying education in place of experience.
- Alternatively, qualify through two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school, or a combination of education and general experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide documents proving eligibility.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
- 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, including a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
- Must maintain confidentiality of school-related matters.
- Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated according to one of the acceptable procedures described in the posting.
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 to record 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 eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
