Extended Day Program Assistant for Grades K-8

Mounds Park Academy • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul, MN that serves approximately 575 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose, and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score, but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world. MPA is committed to embracing diversity, seeking equity, and continually striving to be truly inclusive. As a community, MPA is focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space for all, aspiring to be cognizant of gender identity and equality, religious understanding, socio-economic diversity, and racial justice. MPA seeks an extended day program assistant for Grades K-8: This position will work 3+ hours a day (2:45 pm to 6 pm) on school days between August 25, 2025, and June 2, 2026, working with students in K-Grade 8. Opportunities for additional working hours will be available on days school is closed (including around holidays, spring break, and conference/meeting days). The extended day assistant will also have the opportunity to work near-full time hours in the summer of 2026 if desired and available.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children.
• Responsible, creative, and organized.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Strong people skills to interact with children, parents, and staff.
• Prior experience working with children in a school, daycare, or camp setting.
• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Two years experience working in a daycare/extended care setting and/or other educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in Grades K-8 during the extended day program.
• Plan and implement interactive activities for students.
• Supervise and work well with students.
• Effectively communicate with parents.
• Support and implement the mission of Mounds Park Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time