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 monitoring students, distributing testing materials, grading results, preparing instructional materials, and providing tutoring support in a school setting.
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
Qualifications
To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- General Experience: One year of general experience in 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 / Educational Aide (Kindergarten), such as preparing letters, schedules, and other documents through the use of a personal computer, or assisting with the preparation of instructional materials.
- 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 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% (Total months of experience / 12 + Semester hours / 60).
Additionally, you will be evaluated on your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and Media Standards, and Teaching Others.
Benefits
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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 Eligibility Notes
- Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/31/2027.
- Eligibility: Applicants must meet one of the employment authority categories listed in the announcement (e.g., Current Competitive Service Civilian DoWEA Employee, Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment).
- Documents: Required documents vary based on the authority used to apply. If qualifying based on education, all applicable transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted.
- 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. Citizens may be considered after meeting specific requirements (Valid active green card, SSN, and three years of residency in the U.S.).
- Agency Information: The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW).
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