Teacher

GREENLIGHTDRIVING COM; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Green Light Driving School is seeking a reliable, engaging, and professional Classroom Driver Education Instructor to teach teen students.

This part-time position mainly involves classroom instruction with evening classes and some daytime/weekend opportunities during breaks.

Qualifications

• Comfortable speaking and teaching in front of groups.
• Clear, professional communication with teens, parents, and staff.
• Dependable, organized, patient, and punctual.
• Basic computer and classroom technology skills.
• Strong understanding of safe driving practices and traffic laws.
• Illinois licensing requirements; the school can assist with licensing.

Responsibilities

• Teach driver education lessons using established curriculum and materials.
• Explain traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, roadway safety, and responsible decision-making.
• Create a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment.
• Keep students engaged through discussion, activities, videos, and classroom technology.
• Maintain accurate attendance and classroom records.
• Begin and end classes on time.
• Communicate student concerns and needs to management.
• Prepare classroom and instructional materials before each session.
• Follow all company policies and Illinois driver education requirements.

Education

Illinois driver education instructor licensing

Tools

Classroom technology

Job description

Green Light Driving School is seeking a reliable, engaging, and professional Classroom Driver Education Instructor to teach teen students the knowledge and skills needed to become safe, responsible drivers.

This is a part-time position primarily involving classroom instruction. Most classes are scheduled during evening hours, with some daytime opportunities available during weekends, summer and school breaks.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts

Responsibilities

• Teach driver education lessons using Green Light Driving School’s established curriculum and materials
• Clearly explain traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, roadway safety, and responsible decision‑making
• Create a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment
• Keep students engaged through discussion, activities, videos, and classroom technology
• Maintain accurate attendance and classroom records
• Begin and end classes on time
• Communicate student concerns, attendance issues, and classroom needs to management
• Prepare the classroom and instructional materials before each session
• Follow all company policies and Illinois driver education requirements

Qualifications

• Comfortable speaking and teaching in front of groups
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with teenagers, parents, and staff
• Dependable, organized, patient, and punctual
• Basic computer and classroom technology skills
• Strong understanding of safe driving practices and traffic laws
• Teaching, training, coaching, or public speaking experience is preferred, but not required
• Must meet Illinois requirements for driver education instructor licensing
• Green Light Driving School can assist qualified candidates with the instructor licensing process

Schedule

• This is a part-time position. Classes are commonly held on weekday evenings, with additional daytime and weekend opportunities depending on enrollment and location.

About Green Light Driving School

Green Light Driving School serves students throughout the western suburbs and Kane County area. We are committed to providing professional, practical, and safety-focused driver education in a welcoming environment.

We are looking for someone who can confidently lead a classroom, connect with teen students, and make important safety information understandable and memorable.