Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Stewart, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This Educational Aide position is for the 2026/2027 school year at Charles P. Murray Elementary School, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)-Americas Southeast District, Fort Stewart/Liberty, Georgia. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The aide supports classroom instruction and student care, helps maintain continuity of the program when the teacher is absent, and assists with student supervision and learning activities. Permanent Educational Aides working more than 32 hours per week may be required to have their pay spread per their local bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• For qualification based on experience, have at least one year of experience that prepares the applicant to perform the work; qualifying 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 based on 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 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 Requirement.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• 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.
• Foreign degrees or coursework must be evaluated through one of the accepted procedures described in the posting before acceptance.

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 for recording 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed