Fall 2025-2026 Assistant Teacher / Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A university laboratory is seeking an Assistant Teacher / Student Worker for the Fall 2025-2026 semester in Lexington, KY. The role involves supervising young children, assisting classroom teachers, and participating in daily activities. Candidates should have a background in early childhood education and experience with young children. This part-time position offers a salary of $12 per hour and requires specific certifications. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid negative TB test or willingness to obtain one.
• CPR and 1st aid certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Full fingerprint background check required upon offer.

Responsibilities

• Play with and supervise young children.
• Assist classroom teachers with cleaning and organizing.
• Help with daily routines and read to children.
• Take children to the playground and walk around campus.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Interest in early childhood education

Education

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Special Education

Psychology

Job description

Fall 2025-2026 Assistant Teacher / Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory

Requisition Number: DU11868

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

Location: Lexington, KY

Salary: $12 per hour

Position Type: Student, Part‑Time

Job Summary

Job duties of a student worker at the ECL include playing with and supervising young children, helping classroom teachers with cleaning and organizing, assisting with daily routines, reading to children, and taking children to the playground and walks around campus.

Responsibilities

• Play with and supervise young children.
• Assist classroom teachers with cleaning and organizing.
• Help with daily routines and read to children.
• Take children to the playground and walk around campus.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Education

• Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, or Psychology preferred.
• Other fields considered if applicant has a strong background in early childhood.

Required Experience

• Experience working with young children, preferably in school settings.
• Interest in working during Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and/or Summer 2026 at the Early Childhood Lab.

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Valid negative TB test within the last 2 years or willingness to obtain one.
• CPR and 1st aid certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Full fingerprint background check required upon offer.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pick up children weighing up to 40 pounds, push strollers, and get up and down from the floor several times a day.
• Children go outside at least two times each day; teachers accompany them outdoors.

Shift

The ECL opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m.

Deadline to Apply

07/01/2026

University Community

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