Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Bragg, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Aide works at Bowley Elementary School in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, supporting the prekindergarten classroom. The work is performed in a classroom setting. The aide helps maintain continuity of the classroom program and supports students’ learning and personal care routines.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience that prepares the applicant to perform the job, or qualifying education in place of experience, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• General experience must be progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the duties.
• For education substitution alone, two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for general experience.
• A combination of education and general experience may qualify when the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for the 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 from non-accredited institutions must meet the stated evaluation or validation requirements before acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings.
• Ensure continuity of the program in the teacher’s absence.
• Maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
• Prepare instructional materials related to classroom lessons.
• Assist with personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Operate instructional equipment and technology devices.
• Accompany and supervise students on field trips.
• Produce materials that 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed