Part-Time Instructor - Defensive Driving

National Safety Council•Hauppauge, NY

3d•$35 - $35

About The Position

The National Safety Council is seeking part-time instructors to teach adult- and teen-focused Defensive Driving Course (DDC) classroom instruction about safe driving. Instructors teach life-saving Driver Safety Course curriculum to a variety of motorists, including people required by a state or court to attend a driver retraining program. Full instructor certification training and materials are provided to qualified candidates. Classes may be held on weekdays, weekends, or evenings, and can involve four to eight hours of instruction depending on the curriculum. Instructors choose their own schedules and may teach as much or as little as they want. This is a continuous-recruitment posting to build a broad and diverse pool of potential instructor candidates. The preferred location is Hauppauge, New York. The starting pay rate is $35 per hour.

Requirements

Experience in public speaking and the ability to lead effective classroom discussions and handle a diverse group of students.
A personal email address for communication through the Instructor Portal and DDC Information Highway.

Nice To Haves

A background in sociology, psychology, counseling, or education.
Bilingual ability in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Teach adult- and teen-focused classroom courses on safe driving.
Teach Driver Safety Course curriculum to a variety of motorists, including individuals required to attend driver retraining.
Lead classroom discussions and manage diverse groups of students.
Respond to unexpected difficulties such as equipment failures, facility issues, learning or behavioral difficulties, and class disruptions.