Driving School Instructor

Jobtailor; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking a skilled driving instructor to deliver behind-the-wheel training using AAA curriculum, assess progress, and ensure safety standards. The role requires 5+ years driving experience, a valid Driving School Instructor license, a clean driving record, and ability to engage teens while traveling within a 50-mile radius.

State documentation and background checks are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain a state-issued Driving School Instructor license, including passing DMV exam.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to students following AAA’s curriculum and training standards.
• Use driving school software to track and manage student progress.
• Assess student performance and provide personalized guidance.
• Stay current on safe and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain all required state documentation.
• Travel within a 50-mile radius as needed.
• Safely assume control of the vehicle from the passenger seat during instruction or emergency situations.

Skills

Driving Instruction

Student Progress Tracking

Emergency Vehicle Control

Safe Driving Techniques

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Public Interaction

Confidence with Teens

Flexibility

Personalized Guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-Issued Driving School Instructor License

Tools

Driving School Software

Job description

• Deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to students of varying ages and experience levels following AAA’s curriculum and training standards


• Use driving school software to track and manage student progress


• Assess student performance and provide personalized guidance


• Stay current on safe and defensive driving practices


• Maintain all required state documentation


• Travel within a 50-mile radius as needed


• Safely assume control of the vehicle from the passenger seat during instruction or emergency situations

Requirements

• Experience in driving instruction, education, or the automotive industry


• Confidence working with the public, especially teens


• Strong commitment to promoting safe driving habits


• Flexibility for weekday afternoons and at least one weekend day


• Ability to sit for extended periods and hear and see in all weather conditions


• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs


• Ability to safely assume control of the vehicle from the passenger seat


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record


• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience


• Must obtain a state-issued Driving School Instructor license, including passing a DMV-required physical exam


• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in driving instruction and student assessment while promoting safe driving habits. Holds a valid Driving School Instructor license and maintains a clean driving record, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Driving Instruction Experience


• Valid Driver's License


• State-Issued Driving School Instructor License


• Safe Driving Practices


• Student Performance Assessment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Driving Instruction


• Student Progress Tracking


• Emergency Vehicle Control


• Safe Driving Techniques


• Automotive Industry Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Public Interaction


• Confidence with Teens


• Flexibility


• Personalized Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

• State-Issued Driving School Instructor License

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry


• Driving Safety


• Defensive Driving


• Background Check


• Drug Screening

Tools & Technologies

• Driving School Software