Infant​/Toddler Teacher

Posting Details

Job Title: Infant/Toddler Teacher

Requisition Number: RE53441

Department Name: 8G070:

Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 41

Salary Range: $32,/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

BA

Required Related

Experience:

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification: CERTIFIED

Physical Requirements: Some lifting of children, ability to get down on and up from the floor. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.

Shift: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM – 40 hours per week – Monday – Friday.

The Early Childhood Lab within the College of Education serves as a model site for training teachers. The Infant/Toddler Teacher responsibilities at the Early Childhood Lab are:

• Supervise 6–8 infants and toddlers in a classroom setting
• Plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of all the children.
• Children are assessed by the teacher, and individual goals are incorporated into the curriculum.
• The teacher collaborates with First Steps and families to provide services for children with and without disabilities.
• The Infant/Toddler Teacher also provides a model classroom and is an active participant in observations by UK students and student workers.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education.

IECE or seeking IECE at the Master’s Level

Final date to receive applications 03/22/2026

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