Educational Aide: Classroom Support & Student Care

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) in Virginia seeks an Educational Aide to support classroom activities and student supervision. The role involves assisting with instructional materials, personal care routines, and use of instructional technology within a school setting.

The position requires at least one year of related experience or a combination of education and experience, plus a Tier 1 background investigation with childcare checks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in clerical/office work as described in the qualifications.
• Education may substitute for general experience: 2 years of education above high school can count.
• Tier 1 background investigation with childcare checks is required for this position.
• Resume must describe relevant experience; transcripts may be required for education-based qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participates in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings.
• Ensures continuity of program in the teacher’s absence.
• Monitors students during various phases of the school day.
• Maintains a clean and organized learning environment.
• Prepares instructional materials related to classroom lessons.
• Assists with teaching personal care routines: feeding, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Operates instructional equipment and technology devices.
• Accompanies and supervises students on field trips.
• Produces material to display educational objectives to class.
• Applies assistive technology for recording student data.

Skills

Clerical skills

Student supervision

Record keeping

Assistive tech

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) in Virginia seeks an Educational Aide to support classroom activities and student supervision. The role involves assisting with instructional materials, personal care routines, and use of instructional technology within a school setting.

The position requires at least one year of related experience or a combination of education and experience, plus a Tier 1 background investigation with childcare checks.