AAA Driving School Instructor

AAA Central Penn•Manheim Township, PA

About The Position

As a part-time Driving School Instructor with AAA Driving School, you will help students build confidence, judgment, and safe driving habits. You will primarily teach teenage, first-time drivers, while also supporting experienced and mature drivers, using patient instruction, constructive feedback, and hands-on guidance. The position requires evening and weekend availability for driver training and administering driver’s license exams. You will provide behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction, assess driving skills, teach Pennsylvania traffic laws and safe driving practices, and help students practice in a range of environments. You will also communicate with students and customers, handle scheduling and payments, complete documentation, meet deadlines, and represent AAA Driving School at schools and community events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Pennsylvania driver’s license with no moving violations during the previous three years.
At least five years of driving experience and a minimum of 15,000 miles driven.
Knowledge of Pennsylvania traffic laws and PennDOT licensing examination requirements.
Ability to remain calm, attentive, and safety-focused in changing driving conditions.
Positive and patient approach when working with students at different skill levels.
Strong verbal, written, organizational, and customer service skills.
Comfort using phones, computers, projectors, televisions, and other technology.
Ability to present driving-related information to individuals and groups.
Private Driver Training School Teacher Certificate, or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
Pass a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and state and federal criminal background checks.
Ability to safely monitor students while teaching from the passenger seat and react quickly when needed, including applying the instructor brake or taking control of the steering wheel.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide behind-the-wheel instruction in AAA training vehicles.
Administer the Pennsylvania Driver's License Exam.
Explain safe driving techniques and proper mechanical operation of a vehicle.
Help students practice driving in city, rural, and highway environments.
Evaluate driving habits, reactions, parking skills, and overall vehicle control.
Teach Pennsylvania traffic laws, motor vehicle regulations, and safe driving practices.
Provide classroom instruction to novice and experienced drivers.
Assess the in-car driving skills of experienced drivers.
Communicate with students and customers by phone and email.
Schedule lessons, process payments, complete required documentation, and meet established deadlines.
Represent AAA Driving School at schools and community events.
Help new drivers become more prepared and confident behind the wheel and reinforce safe, responsible driving habits.