FWS Fall 2026, Child Development Center of the Bluegrass Assistant Teacher

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky's Child Development Center of the Bluegrass is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher through the Federal Work Study program. The role supports classroom activities, assists with snacks, and sits with children on the floor for play and learning.

Shift is 4:00–5:30 PM with additional times needed on campus in Lexington, KY. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and is patient with children; this student position offers hands-on experience in early-childhood education

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Patient with children essential.

Responsibilities

• Help assist children in the classroom.
• Serve snack.
• Sit on the floor and play with children.

Skills

Patient with children

Education

High school diploma

Job description

FWS Fall 2026, Child Development Center of the Bluegrass Assistant Teacher

Job Title FWS Fall 2026, Child Development Center of the Bluegrass Assistant Teacher

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU15136

Department Name

Work Location

Work Location 290 Alumni Dr Lexington, KY, 40503

Salary Range

Salary Range $13.50

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education

High school diploma.

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Shift

4:00 - 5:30 and other times as needed.

Job Summary

Help assist children in the classroom, serve snack, and sit on the floor and play with children.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Patient with children.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/10/2026

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.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at [phone] and ask to speak with your counselor.)
• Yes
• No
• * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID
• (Open Ended Question)
• * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
• Yes
• No