Job Overview
Join our dynamic Drivers Education team as a dedicated instructor responsible for preparing new drivers to navigate the roads safely and confidently. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to educate aspiring drivers through engaging classroom lessons and practical driving sessions. You will play a vital role in promoting responsible driving habits, understanding traffic laws, and ensuring students develop essential skills for their driving journeys. If you’re passionate about transportation safety, working with young people, and sharing your expertise, this is the perfect role for you!
Duties
- Deliver comprehensive Drivers Education classes that cover traffic laws, vehicle codes, defensive driving techniques, and emergency response procedures for transportation.
- Conduct engaging classroom lessons that incorporate teaching methods suitable for diverse learners, including bilingual or multilingual students when applicable.
- Supervise practical driving sessions, demonstrating safe driving practices such as vehicle control, quick response to traffic changes, emergency stop procedures, and heavy lifting when necessary.
- Assess student progress through written tests and practical evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, student performance, and course completion documentation in accordance with school policies.
- Communicate effectively with students and parents regarding course requirements, behavioral management strategies, and safety protocols.
- Stay updated on current traffic laws, vehicle codes, and transportation safety standards to ensure instruction remains accurate and relevant.
Skills
- Proven experience in bus driving, commercial driving, or school bus driving with a strong understanding of traffic laws and vehicle codes.
- Excellent communication skills in English; bilingual abilities are a plus for working with diverse student populations.
- Knowledge of defensive driving techniques, emergency response procedures for transportation, CPR certification, and first aid training.
- Ability to respond quickly to traffic changes and handle emergency stop procedures confidently under pressure.
- Mechanical knowledge of vehicles to assist with basic troubleshooting or vehicle safety checks.
- Experience working with children or senior care environments demonstrates patience and effective behavior management skills.
- Strong teaching abilities combined with writing skills to develop lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to different learning styles.
Embark on a rewarding journey by helping future drivers develop the skills they need to stay safe on the road! We’re committed to providing a supportive environment where your expertise makes a meaningful difference in our community’s transportation safety.
Pay: $1,893.16 - $2,279.94 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
