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Assistant Teacher

BHS·Lexington, Kentucky

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 15 days ago
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About the role

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They must maintain a safe, nurturing environment to support children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

Summary

Job Description

Assistant Teacher

Full-Time

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center at Baptist Health Lexington provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children 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 children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Provides transportation for children as needed.

Job Description

Supports appropriate age-lesson planning and activities based on children’s developmental needs.

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

Communicates positively and professionally with children, 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.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of two years of related experience is required.

  • high school
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Safety
  • Nurturing Environment
  • Transportation of Children

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Posted
Aug 13, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

BHS

Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas. Since 1903, Baptist Health System has been caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in San Antonio, south Texas and beyond. Baptist Health System is the first to bring...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Kentucky assistant teacher roles need early-childhood experience

In Kentucky, assistant teacher openings are commonly tied to preschool and early elementary classrooms, where schools and child care programs look for dependable support staff with experience working with young children. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a high school diploma, a CDA credential, and the maturity to support daily classroom routines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then highlight child-care experience and any CDA coursework in your application.

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