Behind the Wheel Instructor (Immediate Availability)

About STMA Schools
We are a district that serves over6700students and employs750employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis Minnesota. Our districtconsistsof one primary school for kindergarten students three elementary schools for grades 1-4 two middle schools for grades 5-8 and one high school for grades 9-12.

Position Overview & Responsibilities
The Behind-the-Wheel Instructor is responsible for providing hands-on driving instruction to students enrolled in the Drivers Education program. This position helps students develop safe and responsible driving habits understand traffic laws and gain confidence operating a motor vehicle. The instructor will guide students through a structured curriculum and ensure a supportive patient learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized behind-the-wheel instruction to students in accordance with curriculum requirements and program standards.

• Teach vehicle control skills defensive driving techniques hazard awareness and safe decision-making practices.

• Maintain a calm and supportive learning environment while ensuring student and public safety at all times.

• Communicate progress and areas for improvement to students and families when appropriate.

• Maintain required driving logs evaluation forms and any additional documentation.

• Ensure the instructional vehicle is clean fueled and safe for use; report any maintenance needs promptly.

• Demonstrate and model safe driving behaviors and professionalism at all times.

• Stay updated on state regulations and program expectations related to driver training.

Prerequisites / Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Minnesota drivers license with a clean driving record.

• Minnesota Behind-the-Wheel Instructor Teaching Endorsement (PELSB)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work patiently with teenagers and new drivers.

• Ability to remain attentive calm and safety-focused in varying traffic conditions.

• Prior experience working with youth or in an instructional role preferred but not required.

• Must pass background check requirements.

Start date:Immediate Start

Contract: Part Time
Schedule: Schedule varies Behind the Wheel Sessions are held after school and/or evenings and weekends flexible shifts of 2-6 hours or longer.

Salary & Benefits

This position is notcovered by our Master Certified Contract but is addressed in ourNon-Classified Wage Scale.

Starting Rate: $36.00 per hour

Benefits:No benefit eligibilty other thanEarned Safe and Sick Time (ESST)as provided by law.

Application Process
Please apply online and address application materials to Cameron Goude Director of Community Education at the Community Education Center.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
St. Michael-Albertville School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. STMA Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex marital status status with regard to public assistance disability sexual orientation age veteran status or status with regard to public assistance. If any employee or applicant needs assistance with any aspect of the application or benefits process please contact us and alternative formats will be made available upon request.

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