Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Bragg, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Elementary School is part of the Fort Bragg Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District and serves students in prekindergarten through grade 5. This position is located at Gordon Elementary School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Work is performed in a classroom setting.

The Educational Aide supports classroom instruction and student care. Duties include participating in family and school meetings, monitoring students throughout the school day, maintaining an organized learning environment, preparing instructional materials, assisting students with personal care routines, operating instructional equipment and technology, supervising students on field trips, displaying educational objectives, and using assistive technology to record student data.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the experience or education requirements. Qualifying experience includes at least one year of relevant general experience; qualifying education may substitute for experience, including two years of education beyond high school, or an eligible combination of education and experience. The position requires a background investigation with childcare checks and a two-year trial period. Permanent Educational Aides working more than 32 hours per week may have their pay spread according to the local bargaining unit.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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 Educational Aide duties; or qualifying education in place of experience.
• Education may substitute for experience with two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school, or a qualifying combination of education and general experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• A resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
• A Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks is required.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated using an accepted procedure before they can be accepted.

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.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed