STEPS Teaching Assistant for the Early Childhood Lab

Job Title
STEPS Teaching Assistant for the Early Childhood Lab


Requisition Number
TE09074


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


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$15.83-$20.57/hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Must be able to pick up children weighing up to 40 pounds, push strollers, walk up and down from the floor several times a day, and be outside for up to 45-minute increments of time.



Shift

Work Shift
30 hrs per week (Monday-Friday) between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm; specific hours are negotiable





Job Summary

The UK Early Childhood Laboratory is seeking a compassionate and dependable STEPS Teaching Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will support Lead Classroom Teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of all young children.

Duties of this individual include the following –

• Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Supervise children to ensure safety and well-being at all times
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Help with daily routines including meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, and transitions.
• Participate in training sessions, professional development opportunities, and communication with center administrators regarding operations.
• Uphold the center’s policies, licensing regulations, and health and safety standards.

The preferred applicant will have, or be willing to obtain, a negative TB test (within the last 2 years). CPR and 1st aid certification is required within 3 months of employment. All employees must have a fingerprint background check and can be completed after the job is offered.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The preferred application will have experience working with young children, preferably in school-based or licensed child care settings.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/06/2025


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.

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.