Behind Wheel Instructor; Availability

Behind the Wheel Instructor (Immediate Availability)

St. Michael-Albertville School District Community Education Center - Saint Michael, Minnesota

Job : 5641240

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

About STMA Schools We are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs 750+ employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district consists of 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 Driver’s Education program. This role 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.

• 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.

• Must hold a valid Minnesota driver’s 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.

This position is not covered by our Master Certified Contract but is addressed in our Non‑Classified Wage Scale.

Starting Rate: $36.00 per hour

Benefits: No benefit eligibility, other than Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) as provided by law.

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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Cameron Goude, Director of Community Education
• Community Education Center
• Phone:
• Email: camerong