ECL Preschool Teacher

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36,213–$57,970 Per Year
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Budgeting, Child and Youth Services, Childcare, Early Childhood Education, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Nursery School and Preschool, People Management, Philosophy, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title ECL Preschool Teacher Requisition Number RE54520 Working Title Department Name 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 42 Salary Range $36,213-57,970/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligibility for Professional License; Registration or Certification - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Physical Requirements

The person will be working with young children, some of whom might weigh more than 50 pounds. The job requires that someone is able to get down and up from the floor and arrange the classroom as needed.

Shift

7:30 to 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week.

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Laboratory School at the University of Kentucky seeks a Preschool Teacher.

This position will:

  • Teach children three to five years old, with and without disabilities.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum based on assessment information gathered on each child, and in accordance with philosophy of ECL
  • Collaborate with IECE faculty, families of children in classroom, and related service personnel who provide services to children with disabilities
  • Supervise student workers and follow budgetary requirements of ECL
  • Participate in regular professional development and maintain all mandated certificates required for those working in a licensed childcare program

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Teaching Certificate in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Teaching Certificate in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. Experience with early childhood development.

Deadline to Apply 06/19/2026 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 (*).

    • How many years of paid work experience do you have with toddlers and/or preschoolers?
  • None

  • More than 0, up through 3 years

  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years

  • More than 5 years, up through 10 years

  • More than 10 years

    • Do you have current CPR, First Aid and Child Care Orientation Training? If so, list dates.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please select the option that best represents your IECE certification/eligibility status.
  • Currently IECE certified/eligible
  • Will be IECE certified/eligible by date of hire
  • Eligible to complete teaching certification requirements while employed at the UK Early Childhood Lab (e.g., taking college courses to obtain certification)
  • Uncertified/Ineligible and/or will not be certified/eligible by date of hire

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

About the Company

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University of Kentucky