ECL Preschool Teacher

Job Title
ECL Preschool Teacher

Requisition Number
RE54520

Working Title

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

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
42

Salary Range
$36,213-57,970/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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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.

Job Summary

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

This position will:

• 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 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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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.

Deadline to Apply
06/19/2026

Our University Community

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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.