Driving School Instructor

AAA Auto Club Enterprises; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AAA Driving School is seeking a Full‑Time Driver Training Instructor to help learners develop safe driving skills in a professional setting. You will deliver behind-the-wheel instruction, assess progress, and guide students through the school's curriculum.

Position offers hourly pay of $24.50–$26.00, a 40-hour week including some weekend shifts, and a company vehicle with fuel and insurance covered. Paid licensing, training, and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
• Must obtain state-issued Driving School Instructor license, including DMV physical exam.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to students, following curriculum and standards.
• Use driving school software to track student progress.
• Assess student performance and provide personalized guidance.
• Stay current on safe and defensive driving practices and maintain state documentation.
• Travel within a 50-mile radius; company vehicle with paid gas, maintenance, and insurance.

Skills

Driving instruction

Public interaction

Safety mindset

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Vehicle control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driving school software

Job description

Ready for a Career That Makes a Difference?

Join AAA Driving School as a Full‑Time Driver Training Instructor! Whether you’re a licensed driving instructor or exploring a meaningful new career, AAA Driving School offers the opportunity to make an impact every day. We deliver in-depth training and support for new instructors while valuing the experience of licensed professionals who are ready to put their skills to work with a trusted organization. In this role, you’ll make a lasting impact – helping create safer roads by confidently guiding students of all ages through positive, professional instruction.

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly Pay: $24.50/hour – $26.00/hour
• Schedule: 40 hours/week. Weekdays: Start between 11:30am-1:00pm, work an 8‑hour shift. Weekends: Minimum one day, starting as early as 7:00am for an 8‑hour shift.
• Company Vehicle Provided: all fuel, maintenance, and insurance fully covered
• Paid Licensing & Training
• Growth & Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Deliver behind‑the‑wheel instruction to students of varying ages and experience levels, following AAA’s curriculum and training standards.
• Use our driving school software to track and manage student progress.
• Assess student performance and provide personalized guidance.
• Stay current on safe and defensive driving practices and maintain all required state documentation.
• Travel within a 50‑mile radius as needed; a company vehicle with paid gas, maintenance, and insurance is provided.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in driving instruction, education, or the automotive industry.
• Confidence working with the public, especially teens.
• A strong commitment to promoting safe driving habits.
• Flexibility to accommodate student schedules, including weekday afternoons and at least one weekend day.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods, hear and see in all weather conditions, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 25lbs.
• Must be capable of safely assuming control of the vehicle from the passenger seat during instruction or emergency situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
• Must obtain state‑issued Driving School Instructor license, which includes passing a DMV‑required physical exam.
• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision.
• 401(K) saving plans with company match and pension.
• Tuition assistance.
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more).

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).