Summer 2024 Assistant Teacher / Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 17, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Summer 2024 Assistant Teacher / Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory
Requisition Number
DU11868
Department Name
8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$12 - 15 per hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or Psychology are preferred fields of study. Other fields may be considered if applicant has a strong background in early childhood.
Required Related Experience
Applicant must have experience working with young children, preferably in school settings. We are looking for a few students who love working with children during the summer of 2024 at the Early Childhood Lab. The summer program starts on June 5, and ends on August 2. We work around prior planned vacations.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Applicant must have a current negative TB test (within the last 2 years) or be willing to get one. CPR and 1st aid certification is required within 3 months of employment. All employees must have a finger print background check. This will be done when applicants are offered the job.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to pick up children weighing up to 40 pounds, push strollers and be able to get up and down from the floor several times a day. The children also go outside at least 2 times each day. Teachers go outside with children.
Shift
The ECL is open from 8:00 – 5:00 each day of summer school. You can start on May 1st if you want to start before our summer program opens.
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 going to the playground and walks around campus.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
We are hoping to employ students who are professional, and understand the importance of coming to work during their planned schedules.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Summer 2024 Assistant Teacher / Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory
Requisition Number
DU11868
Department Name
8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$12 - 15 per hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or Psychology are preferred fields of study. Other fields may be considered if applicant has a strong background in early childhood.
Required Related Experience
Applicant must have experience working with young children, preferably in school settings. We are looking for a few students who love working with children during the summer of 2024 at the Early Childhood Lab. The summer program starts on June 5, and ends on August 2. We work around prior planned vacations.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Applicant must have a current negative TB test (within the last 2 years) or be willing to get one. CPR and 1st aid certification is required within 3 months of employment. All employees must have a finger print background check. This will be done when applicants are offered the job.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to pick up children weighing up to 40 pounds, push strollers and be able to get up and down from the floor several times a day. The children also go outside at least 2 times each day. Teachers go outside with children.
Shift
The ECL is open from 8:00 – 5:00 each day of summer school. You can start on May 1st if you want to start before our summer program opens.
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 going to the playground and walks around campus.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
We are hoping to employ students who are professional, and understand the importance of coming to work during their planned schedules.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
