Prekindergarten Teaching Assistant Job at St. Paul Academy, Saint Paul, MN

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  • St. Paul Academy
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Prekindergarten Teaching Assistant. Two positions are available: one full-time and a part-time (.80 FTE).

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.

Position Begins: August 2025

Status: One full-time and one part-time, non-exempt, 10 months
Department: Instructional Support, Lower School, PreKindergarten Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: $19 - $26/hour

Benefits:
Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees, as well as complimentary before and after school care.

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 lesson planning, 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

  • Lesson planning support

  • 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

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Remote job, Outdoor,

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