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Driving School Instructor / Owner
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What they do
A Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching students the rules of the road and the safe way to handle an automobile or motorcycle. This may involve both classroom and/or behind the wheel instruction. They are required to remain up to date with their regional and national traffic laws to insure proper curriculum and demonstration. Some inform their students on the process to obtain a valid driver's license in their region or nation.
$53,958 / year median in South Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide driving instruction to teen and adult students
- Deliver a fun and engaging classroom lessons on traffic laws, road safety, and defensive driving techniques
- Conduct in-car training sessions to teach practical driving skills
- Prepare each student to pass the SCDMV approved Road Test and administer said test to each one
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and evaluations
- Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment in the classroom and during driving lessons
- Be friendly, fun, encouraging, positive, and supporting
Requirements:
- Must be at least 30 years old and have a desire to own and operate your own business
- Previous experience working with teenagers, including your own if applicable.
- Must be available after school hours and weekends
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey information and instructions to students
- Knowledge of traffic laws, road safety regulations, and defensive driving techniques
- Ability to manage a classroom environment and maintain discipline among students
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs
- Ability to connect with teens quickly and have a fun, relaxed, encouraging, positve personality.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$48,000.00- $96,000.