Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory

Job Title
Student Worker - Early Childhood Laboratory


Requisition Number
DU10106


Department Name
8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed


Work Location
621 South Limestone, Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12.00 per hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

UK Students in the following fields of study are preferred: Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or Psychology. 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 in home or school settings.



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 preferable.



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.



Shift

We are looking for student helpers for the Summer 2025 semester. The ECL is open M – F from 7:30 – 5:00. We are flexible, and work around your class schedule.



Job Summary

The Early Childhood Lab is hiring energetic students to work in our program. Students may work up to 20 or 25 hours a week.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The Job Responsibilities 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.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Must be an enrolled student at the University of Kentucky.



Deadline to Apply
05/30/2025


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