Student - Part Time Preschool Assistant

Job Title
Student - Part Time Preschool Assistant


Requisition Number
SE04215


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus


Salary Range
commensurate with experience & negotiable


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience

Qualifications:
•Proof of high school diploma/GED/Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC)
•Satisfactory results on the National Background Check Program for Kentucky and any out of state background checks obtained by the school
•Provide a TB skin test or health professional statement



Hours per Week

less than 30



Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.
The Lexington School helps students learn in an atmosphere of playful discovery and multi-sensory experience while engaging in TLS Mission Skills. The Preschool assistant will work in all classes and alongside the lead teacher to implement various daily activities, including observing, supervising, and educating children, organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment while meeting the childcare health and safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities for the Classroom:
•Assist teachers in the classroom and on the playground with activities that are age-appropriate
•Assist the teacher in implementing activities on the lesson plan and following the daily schedule
•Assist and engage in play or assist with nap time throughout the day
•Follow and implement health, safety, and sanitation procedures throughout the day
•Maintain regulatory compliance in preschool settings



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential Responsibilities to maintain employment:
•Complete 15 hours of professional development annually
•Update TB skin test every two years
•Complete a professional development plan with the director annually
•Complete a staff evaluation with the director annually
•Complete CPR/First Aid Training every two years (if required by the director)
•Complete the 1.5 hour Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training in the first year of hire
•Complete 6 hours of Orientation in the first 90 days of hire
•Follow and implement school policies and procedures daily



Deadline to Apply
09/16/2025


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
09/02/2025