Driving Instructor Job at Island Driving School, New York, NY

  • Island Driving School
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible Scheduling: Easily build a roster of hours that fits your personal lifestyle.
  • Competitive Compensation: Earn top market rates with opportunities for growth.
  • Great Work Environment: Join a supportive team dedicated to community safety and student success.
  • Company Vehicle Provided: Conduct all lessons in a fully equipped, dual-controlled safety vehicle.

Job Summary
We are seeking a patient, safety-minded Driving Instructor to join our growing team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the next generation of safe drivers. You will provide hands-on, behind-the-wheel instruction to help students build confidence, master proper vehicle handling, and successfully navigate real-world traffic scenarios.

The ideal candidate has a passion for mentoring others, possesses extensive knowledge of local traffic laws, and maintains a calm, reassuring demeanor in high-pressure situations. Whether you are teaching teenagers or adults, your goal is to transform nervous beginners into licensed, responsible motorists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide structured, one-on-one behind-the-wheel driving lessons tailored to each student's learning pace.
  • Teach critical safety habits, defensive driving techniques, vehicle maintenance basics, and right-of-way rules.
  • Maintain a calm and controlled environment inside the training vehicle at all times.
  • Assess student progress objectively, delivering constructive feedback to both students and their parents or guardians.
  • Guide students safely through the maneuvers required to pass their official state road exams.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Licensure: Valid driver’s license with a pristine driving record (no major violations or recent accidents).
  • Experience: Prior experience as a driving instructor or in a teaching/coaching capacity is highly preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
  • Traits: Tremendous patience, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities under pressure.
  • Background Check: Ability to pass standard state background screening and medical examinations as required for commercial drivers or instructors
  • Written test and teaching test : You will be required to pass a written test and teaching road test with the DMV to become certified  

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours

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