BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
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.
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.
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
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.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of two years of related experience is required.
Market context
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.