Driving School Instructor

AAA • Santa Clarita, CA

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About The Position

AAA Driving School is hiring a full-time Driving School Instructor to provide behind-the-wheel instruction to students of varying ages and experience levels. The instructor follows AAA’s curriculum and training standards, tracks student progress using driving school software, assesses performance, and gives personalized guidance. The role supports safer driving through positive, professional instruction and requires maintaining current knowledge of safe and defensive driving practices and required state documentation.

The schedule is 40 hours per week. Weekday shifts are eight hours and start between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Weekend shifts are eight hours, with at least one weekend day required and start times as early as 7:00 a.m. The instructor travels within a 50-mile radius as needed. A company vehicle is provided, with fuel, maintenance, and insurance covered. Paid licensing and training are provided, along with growth and advancement opportunities.

The hourly pay range is $24.50–$26.00. After completing the first year in the role, the employee is eligible to participate in an incentive program based on team and individual performance. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, at least five years of driving experience, and obtaining a state-issued Driving School Instructor license, including passing a DMV-required physical exam. Candidates must also successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
• Must obtain a state-issued Driving School Instructor license, including passing a DMV-required physical exam.
• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening.
• Experience in driving instruction, education, or the automotive industry.
• Confidence working with the public, especially teens.
• Strong commitment to promoting safe driving habits.
• Flexibility to accommodate student schedules, including weekday afternoons and at least one weekend day.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods; hear and see in all weather conditions; bend, stoop, kneel, and reach; and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be capable of safely assuming control of the vehicle from the passenger seat during instruction or emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver behind-the-wheel instruction to students of varying ages and experience levels, following AAA’s curriculum and training standards.
• Use driving school software to track and manage student progress.
• Assess student performance and provide personalized guidance.
• Stay current on safe and defensive driving practices and maintain required state documentation.
• Travel within a 50-mile radius as needed.
• Safely assume control of the vehicle from the passenger seat during instruction or emergency situations.

Benefits

• Company vehicle provided, with fuel, maintenance, and insurance covered.
• Paid licensing and training.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Incentive program eligibility after the first year, based on team and individual performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Pension.
• Tuition assistance.
• Floating holidays.
• PTO for community volunteer programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED