Job Details

Job Title: Summer, Fall, and Spring 2026-2027 Assistant Teacher / Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory

Requisition Number: DU11868

Department Name: 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: varies

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education: Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or Psychology are preferred fields of study. Other fields may be considered if applicant has a strong background in early childhood.

Required Related Experience: Applicant should have experience working with young children, preferably in school or child care settings. We are looking for students who love working with children during the Summer of 2026, Fall of 2026, and/or Spring of 2027 at the UK Early Childhood Lab.

Required License/Registration/Certification: Applicant must have a current negative TB test (within the last 2 years) or be willing to get one. CPR and 1st aid certification is required within 3 months of employment. All employees must have a finger print background check. This will be done when applicants are offered the job.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to pick up children weighing up to 40 pounds, push strollers and be able to get up and down from the floor several times a day. The children also go outside at least 2 times each day. Teachers go outside with children.

Shift: The ECL opens at 7:00a.m. and closes at 5:30.p.m.

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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: We are hoping to employ students who are professional, and understand the importance of coming to work during their planned schedules.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: Have cared for children in child care or at home.

Deadline to Apply: 12/31/9999