Driving Instructor
Public Safety Driving School
Position Summary
Public Safety Driving School is seeking a patient, dependable, and safety-focused Driving Instructor to provide professional behind-the-wheel instruction to new and developing drivers. The instructor will teach safe driving techniques, traffic laws, defensive-driving practices, and responsible decision-making while creating a calm and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide behind-the-wheel driving instruction to students of varying ages and experience levels.
- Teach defensive driving, vehicle control, parking, lane changes, roadway awareness, and safe driving habits.
- Explain applicable traffic laws, road signs, and testing requirements.
- Evaluate student performance and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Prepare students for road tests and independent driving.
- Maintain accurate lesson schedules, attendance records, and student progress notes.
- Conduct basic pre-trip and post-trip inspections of instructional vehicles.
- Report vehicle maintenance needs, accidents, safety concerns, and incidents promptly.
- Keep instructional vehicles clean, organized, and ready for lessons.
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, guardians, coworkers, and school leadership.
- Follow company policies and all applicable state and local driver-training regulations.
- Maintain a professional appearance and represent Public Safety Driving School positively.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Ability to meet all state licensing, certification, background-check, and instructor-training requirements.
- Strong knowledge of traffic laws and defensive-driving practices.
- Patient, calm, and professional communication style.
- Ability to explain driving concepts clearly and adapt instruction to individual learning needs.
- Dependable transportation and consistent attendance.
- Ability to remain composed in stressful or unexpected driving situations.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a driving instructor, teacher, trainer, coach, or safety professional.
- Experience working with teenagers, adults, or nervous drivers.
- Current driving-instructor certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
Schedule
This position may require daytime, evening, and weekend availability based on student lesson schedules. Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available and as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit in a vehicle for extended periods.
- Ability to enter and exit instructional vehicles repeatedly.
- Sufficient vision, hearing, mobility, and reaction time to monitor students and respond to roadway conditions.
- Ability to operate vehicle safety controls when necessary.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, availability, and employment status. Benefits and additional incentives may be available for eligible employees.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a résumé, current contact information, availability, and details about relevant driving, teaching, or safety experience to Public Safety Driving School.
Public Safety Driving School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable law.