Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)

Department of War Education Activity•Fort Stewart, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Diamond Elementary School, Department of War Education Activity Americas, Southeast District, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide supports classroom instruction and student care, helps maintain a safe, organized learning environment, and assists with communication and continuity of the educational program.

Requirements

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; a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks is required.
A two-year trial period may be required.
To qualify through experience, have at least one year of experience that prepares you to perform the work. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for an Educational Aide.
Alternatively, qualify through education alone with two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school.
A combination of education and general experience may qualify when the computed total is at least 100% of the requirements: qualifying experience months divided by 12, plus undergraduate semester hours divided by 60.
The resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
Foreign degrees and coursework from non-accredited institutions must be evaluated through one of the stated acceptable procedures before acceptance.
Competencies evaluated include Communications and Media Standards and Teaching Others.

Responsibilities

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.
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.