Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Title
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Requisition Number
RE53441

Working Title

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

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
41

Salary Range
$32,926-52,624/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

CERTIFIED

Physical Requirements

Some lifting of children, ability to get down on and up from the fl oor. Sittingand/or standing for extended periods of time.

Shift

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM – 40 hours per week – Monday – Friday.

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Lab within the College of Education serves as a model site for training teachers. The Infant/Toddler Teacher responsibilities at the Early Childhood Lab are:

• Supervise 6–8 infants and toddlers in a classroom setting
• Plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of all the children.
• Children are assessed by the teacher, and individual goals are incorporated into the curriculum.
• The teacher collaborates with First Steps and families to provide services for children with and without disabilities.
• The Infant/Toddler Teacher also provides a model classroom and is an active participant in observations by UK students and student workers.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education.
IECE or seeking IECE at the Master’s Level

Deadline to Apply
03/22/2026

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