Early Childcare Assistant Teacher; Division of Family Services

Position: Early Childcare Assistant Teacher (Division of Family Services)
SALARY

The minimum salary is $18.286 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 512

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The Final date to receive applications is Monday, March 2, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to assist Early Child Care Teachers in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum in accordance with state and national accreditation standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Associate's degree in early childhood education, early childhood development, education for primary (K-4), kindergarten education, human sciences, individual and family studies, nursing, speech therapy, counseling, social work, or physical and occupational therapy or valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

* One (1) year of related early childhood experience

* Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

* Additional years of education in any of the aforementioned fields may substitute for years of experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Meets the daily needs of children while supporting the individuals social-emotional, physical, language, and academic development

* Provides a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment

* Provides input on the creation and implementation of lesson plans; assists with classroom observations and assessments; and, completes paperwork to include classroom attendance, time submission, and incident reports

* Communicates with children's parent(s) or guardian(s) about daily activities, behaviors, and other relative information

* Fulfills other administrative and support duties as requested

* Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

* Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certifications must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment

* Must complete the following training required by 922 KAR, Chapter 2:

* Orientation 1 and 2 within the first three (3) months of employment

* Pediatric Head Trauma training within the first six (6) months of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must comply with all certifications and/or training requirements in accordance with 922 KAR, Chapter 2 - Day Care.

* Prior to employment, all positions require:

* Drug testing and background check and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

* In accordance with 922 KAR, Chapter 2:

* TB skin testing,

* Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check,

* Fingerprint-based National background check, and

* National and State sex offender registry checks.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

* APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER
* CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

* Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits

* Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits

* Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone:

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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