Driving School Instructor

ace; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Paid licensing & training

Health coverage

401(K) and Pension

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

AAA Driving School in California is hiring a Full-Time Driver Training Instructor to guide students through practical driving lessons and safety-focused training. You will use our curriculum and software to monitor progress, assess performance, and provide personalized coaching.

A company vehicle is provided, and licensing support is offered. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid license with a clean record, 5+ years driving experience, a DMV-licensed instructor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain state-issued Driving School Instructor license.
• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
• Background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to students of varying ages following AAA’s curriculum.
• Use driving school software to track and manage student progress.
• Assess student performance and provide personalized guidance.
• Stay current on safe/defensive driving practices and complete state docs.
• Travel within 50 miles as needed; company vehicle, paid gas and insurance.

Skills

Driving instruction

Public interaction

Safety-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Driving School Instructor

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.

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

The starting pay range for this position is $24.50 – $26.00 per hour. Additionally, after completion of your first year in the role, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon your team and individual performance.

Remarkable 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!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity - we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career‑minded, service‑driven professionals to join our team.

"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value."

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).