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Educational Aide (Prekindergarten)

Department of Defense Education Activity πŸ“ Multiple Locations Posted Apr 13, 2026
⚠ Stale πŸ” Not Required SOFA $17.82 – $22.29/hr

Support prekindergarten students by performing administrative tasks, assisting with instruction, and providing personal care.

Perform administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments.

Participate in all home visits and school related meetings.

Support educational efforts in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom and general education classroom as needed.

Work with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator.

Monitor students during various phases of school day.

Provide assistance in toileting, feeding, eating and personal hygiene.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 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
  • Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
  • 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 Eligible

To qualify, you must meet the requirements described below.

General Experience: One year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of an Educational Aide (Prekindergarten) such as preparing letters, schedules and other documents through the use of a personal computer or assisting with the preparation of instructional materials.

OR Education: Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Communications and Media
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Standards
  • Teaching Others

Benefits

Health insuranceRetirementPaid leaveOverseas benefits
Application Questionnaire Preview

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Job-specific skill ratings

Q11 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

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 (Prekindergarten), at the GS-04 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.

Q12 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Assist in performing standard recordkeeping tasks.

Q13 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Participates in parent-teacher conferences.

Q14 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Organize field strips for students.

Q15 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Monitor students to keep them on task.

Q16 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Supervisor independent study to help students meet desired goals.

Q17 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Interacts with individuals and groups to support learning objectives.

Q18 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Interacts with staff and students in a postivie maner.

Q19 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Frequently communicates with individuals and groups to support cirricular activities.

Q20 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Assists in supporting family partnerships.

Q21 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Provide assistance in toileting, feeding, eating and personal hygiene.

Q22 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Monitor behavior of students to ensure observation of prescribes saftey rules.

Q23 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Monitor food service and family style dining.

Q24 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Participates in professional learning development.

Additional Info

Locations

  • Camp Foster, Japan
  • Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
  • Kue, Japan
  • Makiminato Okinawa, Japan
  • Okinawa Island, Japan

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories listed in the requirements section are eligible.

Conditions of Employment

  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
  • Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • Pay retention may be offered.
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements.
  • School year part-time seasonal work schedules include periods in non-pay/non-duty status during holidays and spring/summer recess.
  • Part-time employees are entitled holiday pay when the holiday falls on a day otherwise required to work or take leave.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable SOFA.
  • Non-U.S. citizens may be considered after meeting all requirements: valid green card, SSN, and three years U.S. residency.

Application Instructions

To apply, complete the online questionnaire and submit required documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2026. See the How to Apply section in the raw posting for details.

Skills & Keywords

PrekindergartenEducational AideAdministrative SupportStudent MonitoringPersonal Hygiene Assistance
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