Behind the Wheel Instructor (Immediate Availability)

Young World Physical Education

Saint Michael (MN)

Hybrid

USD 40,914 - 58,272

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community education center in Saint Michael, Minnesota, seeks a Behind the Wheel Instructor to guide students in developing safe driving habits. The instructor will provide one-on-one instruction, ensuring students understand traffic laws and safe practices. The role is part-time with flexible scheduling, including after school and weekend sessions, paying $36 per hour with no additional benefits. A valid Minnesota driver's license and teaching endorsement are required, and prior experience working with youth is preferred.

Qualifications

Valid Minnesota driver’s license with clean driving record required.
Teaching endorsement is necessary.
Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on driving instruction to students.
Teach vehicle control and defensive driving techniques.
Ensure a supportive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work patiently with teenagers

Attention to safety

Education

Minnesota driver's license

Minnesota Behind-the-Wheel Instructor Teaching Endorsement

Job description

Behind the Wheel Instructor (Immediate Availability)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5641240

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

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 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.

Salary & Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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