Student: Teaching Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Kumon of Lexington South is hiring part-time Center Assistants to help students with math and reading, grade worksheets, and support daily center operations. Training is provided; dependable, patient applicants are encouraged to apply. This role requires a student who enjoys working with children and can commit to a 13-hour week off campus.

Note: You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. Prior tutoring or teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working with children.
• Basic math and reading proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Help students with math and reading assignments, grade worksheets.
• Support daily center operations and assist center staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Comfortable working with children

Basic math and reading proficiency

Education

Previous tutoring, teaching, or childcare experience

Education, STEM, English, psychology, or related major

Job description

Job Title

Student: Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number

SE04468

Department Name

3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location

Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus

Off Campus

Salary Range

$10

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

• Previous tutoring, teaching, or childcare experience
• Experience working with elementary or middle school students
• Strong math and/or reading skills
• Education, STEM, English, psychology, or related major

Hours per Week

13

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.

Kumon of Lexington South is hiring part-time Center Assistants to help students with math and reading assignments, grade worksheets, and support daily center operations. We are looking for dependable, patient, and organized applicants who enjoy working with children. Previous tutoring or teaching experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working with children
• Basic math and reading proficiency

Deadline to Apply

10/08/2026

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

09/16/2026