ECL Preschool Teacher

Overview

The Early Childhood Laboratory School at the University of Kentucky seeks a Preschool Teacher.

• Teach children three to five years old, with and without disabilities.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum based on assessment information gathered on each child, and in accordance with the philosophy of ECL.
• Collaborate with IECE faculty, families of children in classroom, and related service personnel who provide services to children with disabilities.
• Supervise student workers and follow budgetary requirements of ECL.
• Participate in regular professional development and maintain all mandated certificates required for those working in a licensed childcare program.

• Teaching Certificate in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
  No
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Teaching Certificate in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. Experience with early childhood development.

• Department Name: 8G070:
  Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed
• Job Title: ECL Preschool Teacher
• Requisition Number: RE54520
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 42
• Salary Range: $36,/year
• Type Of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BA
• Equivalencies:  for more information about equivalencies: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./equivalencies
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  2 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Eligibility for Professional License;
  Registration or Certification – Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
• Physical Requirements: The person will be working with young children, some of whom might weigh more than 50 pounds. The job requires that someone is able to get down and up from the floor and arrange the classroom as needed.
• Shift: 7:30 to 4:30 pm;
  Monday – Friday; 40 hours per week.
• Final date to receive applications: 06/19/2026

• Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
• The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
• Pre-employment screenings: Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.