Assistant Teacher

Baptist Health

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Lexington, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Baptist Health is hiring an Assistant Teacher. The Assistant Teacher supports age‑appropriate lesson planning and activities in the Child Development Center, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment, communicating with families and staff, and providing transportation as needed. They maintain classroom supplies, attendance records, and required documentation while encouraging independence, play‑based learning, language development, and positive social‑emotional growth.

Key focus areas include Assist with planning and implementing age‑appropriate activities, Maintain classroom supplies, attendance, and required forms, and Communicate positively with children, families, and staff.

Important skills include Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Positive Communication, Child Development Knowledge, Play Based Learning, and Language Development Support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lesson PlanningClassroom ManagementPositive CommunicationChild Development KnowledgePlay Based LearningLanguage Development SupportSocial Emotional Growth FacilitationConflict Resolution StrategiesTransportation Provision

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDOne Year Job Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Assistant Teacher

Full-Time, Shift

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center at Baptist Health Lexington provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for c hildren of employees. Our program offers age-appropriate learning experiences, structured activities, and compassionate care designed to support each child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Through strong communication with families and a commitment to excellence, the center promotes a positive and enriching experience for every child in our care.

Assists with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities while providing a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment that supports c hildren's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Provides transportation for c hildren as needed.

Job Description:

Supports appropriate age-lesson planning and activities based on c hildren's developmental needs.

Maintains classroom supplies, attendance, required forms, and training documentation.

Communicates positively and professionally with c hildren, families, and staff.

Maintains a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

Encourages independence, exploration, play-based learning, language development, and positive social-emotional growth.

Use developmentally appropriate guidance and conflict-resolution strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

One Year job related experience

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance

Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."