Student: Afternoon Friends Preschool Teacher (Fall 2024)

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student employee to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

If you love being with children, this is the job for you! We are a wonderful preschool currently accepting applications for a preschool assistant teacher for our "Afternoon Friends" program.

Our afternoon program will consist of children ages 2 years old to kindergarten. The candidate should be a team player, flexible to changes that occur within the school day, and willing to "float" between different age groups. Our school takes pride in providing a friendly work atmosphere as well as providing a safe and fun place for our students to grow and learn. Our school start date is September 5, 2023

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Applicants must be energetic, dependable, patient, and someone

who possesses a great love for small children ages 2 through 5 yrs.

• Prior preschool experience is preferred but not required.

• Applicants will need to obtain their CPR & First Aid certification upon employment and also submit an updated TB test.

Deadline to Apply 07/31/2024 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.

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2024