Part Time AAA Driving School Instructor

AAA Central Penn•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

As a part-time AAA Driving School Instructor, you will teach students safe driving skills, sound judgment, and confidence. The role primarily serves teenage, first-time drivers and also supports experienced and mature drivers. Through patient instruction, constructive feedback, and hands-on guidance, you will create a positive learning environment. The position also administers the Pennsylvania Driver’s License Exam and requires availability during evenings and weekends for training and exams. In addition to behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction, the role includes assessing driving skills, communicating with students and customers, scheduling lessons, processing payments, completing documentation, meeting deadlines, and representing AAA Driving School at schools and community events. The instructor helps students develop lifelong safe driving habits and contributes to community awareness of the school and safer roads.

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.
Pass state and federal criminal background checks.
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 vehicle mechanical operation.
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.
Safely monitor students while teaching from the passenger seat and react quickly when necessary, including applying the instructor brake or taking control of the steering wheel.