AAA Driving School Instructor

AAA Central Penn•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

AAA Driving School is seeking a part-time Driving School Instructor to teach students safe driving skills and administer the Pennsylvania Driver's License Exam. The instructor will primarily work with teenage, first-time drivers and will also support some experienced and mature drivers. Through patient instruction, constructive feedback, and hands-on guidance, the instructor will foster a positive learning environment that helps students build confidence, sound judgment, and safe driving habits. The instructor provides behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction, assesses driving skills, and explains Pennsylvania traffic laws and vehicle operation. The role also includes communicating with students and customers, scheduling lessons, processing payments, completing documentation, and representing AAA Driving School at schools and community events. Evening and weekend availability is required.

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 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and state and federal criminal background checks.
Ability to safely monitor students from the passenger seat and react quickly when necessary, 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 vehicle 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.
Help students become more prepared and confident behind the wheel and reinforce responsible driving habits.