PreKindergarten Aide

St. Paul Academy and Summit School; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks a committed individual for the role of Prekindergarten Aide. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in child development and an ability to support young learners, fostering a nurturing educational environment while demonstrating cultural competence and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Remission for Employee Children

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Pre-kindergarten with understanding of child development.
• Ability to support young learners in literacy, math, and social studies.
• Strong skills in collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners and assist with core subjects.
• Collaborate with teaching partners and handle classroom needs.
• Engage with families and participate in professional development.

Skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal Communication

Cultural Competence

Age-appropriate Instruction

Job description

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks motivated, skilled and dedicated faculty and staff members in all areas of the school – from classroom instruction to coaching, to facility maintenance and clerical support.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School values a diverse community and complies with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination. The school offers a generous compensation package, including salary with health, dental, disability and life insurance. SPA tuition remission for employee children and retirement benefits are also available.

We are currently looking to fill the following positions:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Prekindergarten Aide.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus . The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission —shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu .

About the Lower School:

When you walk through the front doors of our Lower School , you'll immediately feel just how special a place this is for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. From the welcoming Living Room just inside the front door (often warmed by a cozy fire in the fireplace), to the bright and spacious classrooms and hallways adorned with student artwork, to the five acres of open green space just outside our back door, the Lower School is designed around the academic, social, and emotional needs of young children. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion , and our innovative curriculum .

Our small classes, 7:1 student/teacher ratio, and team-teaching model are the building blocks of the Lower School experience, along with the TOOLBOX social/emotional program, which gives both children and adults a common language for community values and problem-solving.

Position Begins: August, 2025
Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt, 10-Month Instructional Support
Hours: M-F 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Salary Range: $17/hour
Department: Instructional Support, Lower School, PreKindergarten Aide

Position Description:

• Successful candidates will bring experience teaching Pre-kindergarten, an understanding of child development, and a deep love for the ages and stages of Pre-Kindergarten students.

Candidates must be able to support young learners in all core subjects (literacy, math, and social studies), assist with class, and foster a nurturing, engaging classroom. Collaboration with teaching partners, colleagues, and families is essential. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as is knowledge of best instructional practices in literacy, math, and social studies.

Preferred qualifications include experience with Responsive Classroom, Primary/Singapore Math, and/or Reggio Emilia.

Candidates must be committed to developing cultural competence in their teaching and working effectively in diverse environments. This includes differentiating instruction, collaborating effectively with colleagues and families, and demonstrating strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills to build rapport and trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Other Responsibilities Include

Cleaning, organizing, and resetting curricular areas

Assist with:

Observations

Conferences

Work Sampling/Documentation

Supporting students with classroom needs including clothing changes, hygiene, etc.

Outdoor play and supervision

Additional requirements include:

Ability to lift 35 lbs, sit on small chairs and/or floor

Occasional attendance at school events outside of school hours

Attend Professional Development as required

Effective cross-cultural communication skills. Able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner.

All candidates are expected to carry out the mission of SPA, "Shaping the minds and hearts of the people who will change the world," to support the vision of the Lower School.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.