Certified Driving Instructors

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking certified driving instructors to provide behind-the-wheel instruction to high school students after school and on weekends. Instructors will prepare students to earn PA driver’s licenses in accordance with the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual.

The certified instructor is responsible for teaching the fundamentals of operating a vehicle safely and proper driving management techniques. There is a 20–25-hour work week, flexing to meet students’ schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PennDOT Driver’s Education Certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a driver and a clean driving record required.
• Valid PA driver’s license required.
• Maintain all required certifications outlined by Penn Dot.
• Able to sit & assist with driving for prolonged periods.
• Previous experience working with high school students preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Available to commit to 20-25 hours each week, flexing to meet student schedules.
• Candidates must demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.
• Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide behind-the-wheel instruction to high school students after school and on weekends.
• Prepare students to earn Pennsylvania driver’s licenses per Driver’s Manual.
• Teach fundamentals of operating a vehicle safely and proper driving management techniques.
• Ensure all duties conform to safety and security standards.
• Work 20–25 hours per week, primarily afternoons and weekends, to fit students’ schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student engagement

Safety-minded driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PennDOT Driver’s Education Certification

Valid PA driver’s license

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking certified driving instructors to provide behind-the-wheel instruction to high school students after school and on weekends. Instructors will prepare students to earn their Pennsylvania driver’s licenses in accordance with the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual.

The certified instructor is responsible for teaching the fundamentals of operating a vehicle safely and proper driving management techniques. All duties must be performed in strict conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. There is a 20–25-hour work expectation required each week, primarily afternoons and weekends, flexing to meet students’ schedules. This position is in Hershey, PA and pays $40.00 an hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PennDOT Driver’s Education Certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a driver and a clean driving record required.
• Valid PA driver’s license required.
• Maintain all required certifications outlined by Penn Dot.
• Able to sit & assist with driving for prolonged periods.
• Previous experience working with high school students preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Available to commit to 20-25 hours each week, flexing to meet student schedules.
• Candidates must demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.
• Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.