Part-Time Instructor - Defensive Driving Course (Virtual Delivery)

National Safety Council•Itasca, IL

40d•$35•Remote

About The Position

Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace. The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Instructor - Defensive Driving to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries. Position Highlights: The Virtual Instructor is responsible for delivering National Safety Council (NSC) driver safety courses in an online environment in compliance with state contracts and NSC standards. This role ensures the integrity of NSC curricula by adhering strictly to the Instructor Manual and program guidelines. The instructor manages all aspects of virtual classroom facilitation, including participant engagement, accurate recordkeeping, and timely reporting of completions and test results. The position requires strong technical proficiency, effective communication skills, and the ability to maintain a professional and interactive learning experience in a remote setting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Sociology, Psychology, and/or Education.
Previous Law Enforcement experience also considered.
At least 2 years of instructional / teaching environment experience.
This is a remote position.
Pay rate starts at $35/hr.
Reliable high-speed internet connection.
Computer with webcam, microphone, and updated software for virtual instruction.
Ability to navigate and troubleshoot common virtual classroom platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex)
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to engage and manage participants in a virtual environment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Attention to detail for accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
Professional demeanor and ability to represent NSC with integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering online training or webinars.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and interactive teaching techniques.
Comfort with digital tools for managing attendance, testing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Facilitate/instruct NSC driver safety courses in an online environment, strictly adhering to the curriculum Instructor Manual and state-specific NSC PTI Administrative Guide.
Consistently deliver all program curricula within contract and program requirements, including proper timing and class length.
Conduct virtual classes in accordance with quality assurance expectations surrounding professionalism, content delivery, language, and participant engagement.
Manage all NSC processes associated with online training, including:
Preparing and sharing digital materials.
Verifying participant identity and attendance.
Recording student completions and test results accurately.
Report student completions, incidents, and other pertinent information within required time frames.
Maintain current knowledge of state regulations and local laws, referencing them during instruction.
Serve as a resource to answer questions and clarify course content for participants.
Follow NSC protocols for handling technical issues or virtual classroom disruptions.
Periodically teach classes on short notice in cases of unscheduled instructor absence (as availability permits).
Represent NSC with the utmost integrity, upholding the reputation of NSC, state program goals, and contracting agency standards.
Attend scheduled virtual training or retraining sessions, update seminars, and instructor development programs as required by NSC.
Complete mandatory employee safety training as outlined by Human Resources