Job Description
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Mid-Atlantic District is hiring an Educational Aide for the prekindergarten plan at West Point Elementary School in West Point, New York.
This role backs the classroom teacher by getting ready instructional materials, assisting with personal care routines, and keeping up a wipe down, organized learning environment.
The aide also monitors students during the school day, accompanies field trips, and applies assistive technology to record student information.
Qualification
U.S. Citizens may register. To qualify, you want at least one year of general experience (progressively responsible clerical, office, or other operate) or two years of education above high school (60 semester hours). A combination of know-how and education also qualifies.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- At least one year of general experience that displays aptitude to tackle the tasks of an Educational Aide.
- General background contains progressively responsible clerical, office, or other perform.
- Education substitution: 2 years (60 semester hours) of education above high school may substitute for expertise.
- Combination of education and know-how: compute percentage of each to overall sum 100%.
- Volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) counts as qualifying background.
- Foreign education must be evaluated by a NACES participant or equivalent.
- Competencies needed: Communications and Media, Standards, Teaching Others.
Role Responsibilities
Participate in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings.
- Confirm continuity of the scheme in the teacher's absence.
- Monitor students during various phases of the school day.
- Maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
- Get ready instructional materials related to classroom lessons.
- Assist with teaching personal care routines: feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Operate instructional equipment and technology devices.
- Accompany and oversee students on field trips.
- Produce material to display educational objectives to the class.
- Put in assistive technology for recording student records.
Conditions & Requirements
Male candidates born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship called for.
- Frank deposit of settle is mandatory.
- Appointment subject to suitability/fitness determination via background investigation.
- Demands a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks due to interaction with children under 18.
- Two-year trial period may be required.
- Seasonal role; function schedule is part-time (35 hours per bi-weekly cover period).
- No telework or remote operate on offer.
Benefits
Complete federal advantages package covering health insurance, retirement, and paid depart.
- Eligibility depends on post kind (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
- Contact the hiring agency for precise advantage particulars.
Additional Information
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary covers locality settle or Nearby Market Supplement.
- Permanent Educational Aides operating over 32 hours per week may have cover spread per local bargaining unit.
- This role is covered by the FEASR Non-Pro.
- A two-year trial period is called for; continued employment needs written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Candidates with disabilities needing sensible accommodation should contact David Walton at [email protected].
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES participant or equivalent.
- Application status can be checked in your the official application portal account.
About Company
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) runs schools for military-connected students across the United States and overseas. The Mid-Atlantic District serves families in the New York region, covering West Point. This role is located at West Point Elementary School, supporting prekindergarten students in a classroom setting. DoWEA gives federal employment with structured pay scales and upsides, focusing on educational excellence for children of military and civilian personnel. DoWEA Mid-Atlantic District is named as the hiring organization for the EDUCATIONAL AIDE (PREKINDERGARTEN) post.
FAQs
Can I substitute education for the needed know-how?
Yes. Two years (60 semester hours) of education above high school can completely substitute for the general know-how requirement. A combination of education and expertise is also acceptable.
What kind of background inspect is called for?
This role demands a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks given that the responsibilities involve interaction with children under 18. You must also pass a suitability/fitness determination.
Are there any distinct needs for male candidates?
Male candidates born after December 31, 1959 must finalize a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Solution Need to be eligible.
How will my submission be evaluated?
After the announcement closes, your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire responses are reviewed. Qualified candidates are ranked by experience level, with veterans' preference applied.
What documents must put in?
You demand a resume (two pages or less), transcripts if using education to qualify, and any proof of eligibility (e.g., veterans' preference documents). A span letter is optional.
Is telework or remote function available for this role?
No. This role isn’t eligible for telework or remote function. All duties are performed on-site at West Point Elementary School in a classroom setting.