Student: Afternoon Friends Preschool Teacher (Fall 2025)

Job Title
Student: Afternoon Friends Preschool Teacher (Fall 2025)


Requisition Number
SE04282


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus


Salary Range
Discussed during interview


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

20-25/week. Monday-Friday 11:45am to 4:45pm (times may vary depending
on student’s school schedule).



Job Summary

You must be a current UK student employee to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

If you love being with children, this is the job for you! We are a wonderful preschool currently accepting applications for a preschool assistant teacher for our “Afternoon Friends” program. Our afternoon program will consist of children ages 2 years old to kindergarten. The candidate should be a team player, flexible to changes that occur within the school day, and willing to “float” between different age groups. Our school takes pride in providing a friendly work atmosphere as well as providing a safe and fun place for our students to grow and learn. Our school start date is September 5, 2023



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

- Applicants must be energetic, dependable, patient, and someone
who possesses a great love for small children ages 2 through 5 yrs.
- Prior preschool experience is preferred but not required.
- Applicants will need to obtain their CPR & First Aid certification upon employment and also submit an updated TB test.



Deadline to Apply
11/30/2025


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.



Anticipated Start Date
11/03/2025