Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Educational Aide / Educational Aide (Kindergarten) at the GS-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Educational Aide / Educational Aide (Kindergarten)
This role involves distributing and collecting testing materials, grading results, monitoring students, and preparing instructional materials for classroom lessons.
Responsibilities
- Distributing and collecting testing materials as needed by students.
- Grading and providing testing results using identified scoring techniques.
- Monitoring students during various phases of the school day.
- Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons.
- Providing tutoring to students in all subject areas.
- Accompanying and supervising students on field trips.
Requirements
Eligibility and Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following employment authority categories, and provide documentation to prove eligibility:
- Current Competitive Service Civilian DoWEA Employee within the Commuting Area.
- Current Excepted Service DoWEA Employee within the Commuting Area.
- Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment (FMP).
- Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment.
- Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible.
- Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement.
- Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference.
General Experience Requirements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. Candidates must meet one of the following:
- General Experience: One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of an Educational Aide / Educational Aide (Kindergarten).
- Education: Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university.
- Combination: A combination of education and experience that computes to at least 100% of the requirements.
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Job-specific skill ratings
Instruct students during test sessions.
Provide test results profile in standard form.
Distribute and collect test material in accordance with prescribed standards.
Monitor behavior of students to ensure observation of prescribed safety rules.
Display material on basis of learning objectives.
Confirm all arrangements for student field trips.
Provide instructional materials related to classroom lesson plan.
Supervise students during scheduled field trips.
Provide remedial instruction to selected students.
Supervise independent study to help students meet desired goals.
Assist students to complete required makeup work.
Monitors students to keep them on task.
Additional Info
Locations
- Camp Foster, Japan
- Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
- Kue, Japan
- Makiminato Okinawa, Japan
- Okinawa Island, Japan
Application and Employment Details
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2026.
- Pay: Hourly, with a range of $17.82 to $22.29.
- Work Schedule: School year part-time seasonal work schedules include periods in a non-pay/non-duty status during the holidays and spring and summer recess periods.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
- Non-U.S. Citizen Eligibility: A non-U.S. Citizen may be considered if they have a valid active green card, a Social Security Number (SSN), and have resided in the United States for at least three years.
- Medical Care: Employees (and family members) requiring medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.
- Application Process: The purpose of this announcement is to establish an applicant pool. Positions will be filled based upon the need and request from the school.
Skills & Keywords
Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
The Administrative Assistant supports the Senior Leadership Team at Okinawa Christian School International, requiring strong communication skills in English and Japanese.