Educational Aide

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Stewart, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Aide works at Diamond Elementary School, part of the Fort Stewart Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Southeast District, in Fort Stewart, Georgia. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The position supports classroom instruction and students throughout the school day, including preparing materials, tutoring, assisting with testing, monitoring students, and supervising students on field trips.

Applicants must meet the stated experience and/or education qualifications. The position requires at least one year of qualifying general experience, or qualifying education in place of experience, or a combination of education and experience meeting the specified thresholds. The position is covered by the FEASR Non-Pro bargaining unit and includes a two-year trial period. Permanent Educational Aides working more than 32 hours per week may be required to have their pay spread according to their local bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• For experience-based qualification, a resume must describe at least one year of experience preparing the applicant 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 the Educational Aide duties.
• Alternatively, applicants may qualify based on two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school.
• A combination of education and general experience may qualify if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
• 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. A Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks is required because the position involves interaction with children and youth under 18.
• Foreign degrees and coursework from non-accredited institutions must be evaluated using one of the acceptable procedures described in the posting.
• The position requires a two-year trial period and written certification that continued employment advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect testing materials as needed by students.
• Grade tests and provide results using identified scoring techniques.
• Monitor students during various phases of the school day.
• Prepare instructional materials related to classroom lessons.
• Provide tutoring to students in all subject areas.
• Accompany and supervise students on field trips.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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