Summer, Fall, and Assistant Teacher​/Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory

Job Title

Summer, Fall, and Spring  Assistant Teacher / Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory

• Requisition Number: DU11868
• Department: 8G070:
  Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: varies
• Type of Position:
  Student
• Position Time Status:
  Part-Time
• Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Preferred Education:
  
  Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, or Psychology. Other fields considered if applicant has a strong background in early childhood.
• Required Experience:
  
  Experience working with young children, preferably in school or child care settings.
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current negative TB test within the last 2 years (or willingness to obtain one), CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months of employment. Fingerprint background check required upon offer.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift children up to 40 pounds, push strollers, get up and down from the floor multiple times a day, and accompany children outdoors at least twice daily.

We are hoping to employ students who are professional, punctual, and understand the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule.

Job duties of a student worker at the ECL include: playing with and supervising young children, assisting classroom teachers with cleaning and organizing, helping with daily routines, reading to children, and accompanying them to the playground and campus walks.

The University of Kentucky provides a healthy, inclusive workplace. The campus is tobacco and drug free. It follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and offers equal opportunities for qualified persons.

Applicants may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen, as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.