Child Life Education Coordinator/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Life Education Coordinator at UK HealthCare leads the development, implementation, and oversight of child life education and training programs. This role ensures high-quality clinical education experiences for students, supports staff competency and professional development, and advances interdisciplinary education aligned with ACLP standards.

The Education Coordinator also maintains direct patient care as needed, fosters academic partnerships, supports research initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Master’s in Child Life or related field.
• 3 yrs related experience.
• Child Life Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee child life education programs.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Support staff development and ongoing competency.
• Foster academic partnerships and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Teams

Public Speaking

Education

Master’s in Child Life or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Child Life Education Coordinator/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55622

Working Title

Child Life Educator

Department Name

H3062:KCH-Administration

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

10

Salary Range

$48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

Master’s in Child Life or related field

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

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

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Child Life Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs, communicating using spoken word, transversing campus

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm – Variable weekends and evenings to support educational programming

Job Summary

The Child Life Education Coordinator is a clinical and educational leader responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of child life education and training programs. This role ensures high-quality clinical education experiences for child life students, supports ongoing staff competency and professional development, and advances interdisciplinary education in alignment with organizational, regulatory, and Association of Child Life Professionals ( ACLP ) standards. The Education Coordinator serves as both an educator and clinician, maintaining direct patient care responsibilities as needed, while fostering academic partnerships, supporting research initiatives, and contributing to quality improvement efforts across the organization.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Excel, MS Teams, Public Speaking

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred minimum of 3 years direct child life patient care

Deadline to Apply

09/20/2026

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.

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