Student: Part-Time Babysitter

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a part-time babysitter for two children (a 2+ year old and a newborn). The role is off-campus with a Lexington family and requires current UK student status.

Evenings or weekends are typical, with responsibilities including diaper changes, feeding the newborn and toddler, playing, reading, and bedtimes. Safety and routine are important; prior babysitting experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UK student to apply for this position.
• Position is off-campus with a local Lexington employer and not affiliated with UK.
• Evening or weekend availability preferred.
• Experience with infants and toddlers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Changing diapers
• Bottle feeding the newborn
• Feeding the toddler
• Playing with children
• Reading books
• Putting both children to bed
• Assisting with other caregiving tasks as needed

Skills

First Aid and CPR

Babysitting experience

GPA 3.2+

Education

GPA 3.2+

Job description

- First Aid and CPR
- Babysitting experience, including caring for two children at a time
- 3.2+ GPA

4-8

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.

Looking for a part-time babysitter for the occasional evening or weekend to take care of two children: a 2+ year old and a newborn.

Responsibilities would include:

• Changing diapers
• Bottle feeding the newborn
• Feeding the toddler
• Playing with children
• Reading books
• Putting both children to bed
• and more as needed

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026

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.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
  • Yes
  • No