Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)
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 the Department of War Education Activity, Mid-Atlantic District, Gordon Elementary School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The Educational Aide supports classroom instruction and student supervision, helps maintain a clean and organized learning environment, prepares lesson-related materials, and assists students with personal care routines. The aide may participate in family and school meetings, supervise students during the school day and on field trips, and use classroom technology and assistive technology to support instruction and record student data. 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. Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories. Employment is subject to citizenship and background-investigation requirements, including a Tier 1 investigation with childcare checks. Permanent Educational Aide positions working more than 32 hours per week may be subject to pay being spread according to the local bargaining unit. The position requires a two-year trial period.
Requirements
- At least one year of qualifying general experience that demonstrates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform Educational Aide duties; alternatively, qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
- For education alone, 2 years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for general experience.
- For a combination of education and experience, the computed total must equal at least 100% of the requirements: qualifying experience months divided by 12, plus undergraduate semester hours divided by 60.
- Applicants must qualify under 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; the position requires a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
- Foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated under one of the accepted procedures before acceptance.
- The position requires a two-year trial period.
Responsibilities
- Participate in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings.
- Ensure continuity of the program during 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 eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
