Driving School Instructor

AAA Auto Club Enterprises; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 63,369,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(K) saving plans with company match

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays and PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AAA Auto Club Enterprises is seeking full‑time Driving Instructors in Portland, ME. Train teens and adults in classroom and behind‑the‑wheel sessions, following AAA Driving School curriculum. You will monitor progress, schedule lessons, and ensure compliance with state driving laws.

You must be 21+, have 4 years of driving experience, a valid license, and pass background and drug checks. Starting pay ranges from $20.00–$22.00 per hour with potential incentives after year one.

Qualifications

• You must be 21 years of age with 4 years of driving experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and behind‑the‑wheel training for drivers of all ages as per the curriculum.
• Use driving school software to record and monitor student progress.
• Evaluate student performance and provide additional support as needed.
• Schedule driving appointments and maintain knowledge of state DMV laws and regulations.

Skills

Traffic laws

Public interaction

Weekend availability

Word/Excel basic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

AAA has immediate openings for full‑time Driving Instructors. As a Driving Instructor on the AAA Driving School team, you will have an opportunity to make a difference in traffic safety in your local community by educating teens and adults on the fundamentals of safe driving. You will be trained to instruct new drivers both in the classroom and behind the wheel. You will be responsible for teaching safe driving techniques to students of all ages and experience levels, provide a positive learning environment, be patient and have excellent knowledge of state driving laws and regulations. Everyone remembers their first driving instructor and you can be that person to make a difference and instill a sense of safety and responsibility in your students as they begin their journey as a new driver.

What you’ll do

• Every day, you will conduct classroom and behind‑the‑wheel training to drivers of all ages and experience levels as prescribed by the AAA Driving School curriculum and training program.
• You will utilize our driving school software to record and maintain student progress.
• You will have responsibility for evaluating student’s performance and provide additional support as needed.
• You will schedule driving appointments, maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of state DMV laws and regulations, maintain knowledge of safe driving and defensive driving practices and maintain all records required by the state of Portland, ME.

What You’ll Need

• You have comprehensive knowledge of state and local traffic laws, ordinances, safety policies and procedures.
• You will have basic skills in Word and Excel to schedule students and complete reports.
• You are confident in your ability to interact well with the public and teens specifically.
• You have a strong motivation to improve safe driving practices of all drivers.
• You are flexible enough to accommodate the availability of our students, which means working weekday schedules starting as late as 12 pm during the school year and teaching on at least one weekend day per week.

Must Haves

• You must be 21 years of age with 4 years of driving experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Starting Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $20.00 – $22.00 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.

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

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