Driving Instructor – Paid Certification & Flexible Hours

Coastline Academy; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Paid training and certification

Job summary

Coastline Academy is seeking dedicated driving instructors to teach teens and adults in company-provided vehicles. You will guide students through practical driving skills, reinforce road rules, and build confidence for lifelong safe driving.

Training is provided and paid, and you will shadow and mentor under a Certified Trainer as you progress. Most lessons follow school schedules, with afternoons and weekends in high demand.

Qualifications

• Patience and a calm, steady approach when teaching new drivers.
• Strong safety mindset and sound judgment under pressure.
• Clear, direct communication and real coaching instinct.
• Ability to commit to extensive training and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical driving skills from parking lots to freeway merges.
• Coach students on traffic rules and safe driving practices.
• Build confidence and competence in learners.
• Take control of the vehicle when situations require it for safety.
• Document and report each student's progress to supervisors.
• Stay in close, timely communication with the team.

Skills

Patience

Clear communication

Safety mindset

Coaching instinct

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Coastline Academy is seeking dedicated driving instructors to teach teens and adults in company-provided vehicles. You will guide students through practical driving skills, reinforce road rules, and build confidence for lifelong safe driving.

Training is provided and paid, and you will shadow and mentor under a Certified Trainer as you progress. Most lessons follow school schedules, with afternoons and weekends in high demand.