Licensed Driving Instructor – $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Driver’s Edge Driver Training is seeking a Washington State licensed Driving Instructor to teach teen drivers in both classroom and behind-the-wheel settings. We are looking for someone who is patient, professional, safety-minded, and comfortable working with young people.

This position includes both in-person and online instruction using a structured lesson plan and presentation materials.

The $2,000 hiring bonus is contingent on length of employment.

Pay

• $25–$30/hour DOE

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom and behind-the-wheel driving lessons
• Follow a structured curriculum and lesson plan
• Teach students both in person and online simultaneously
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Proctor and grade quizzes and tests
• Prepare students for written and driving tests
• Maintain student records and required paperwork
• Ensure student safety and safe operation of training vehicles
• Identify and report vehicle issues when necessary
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students and parents

Required Qualifications

• Current Washington State Driver Training Instructor License
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must be at least 21 years old and have been licensed for 5 years or more
• Fewer than two tickets in a rolling two-year period
• No drug or alcohol-related traffic violations within the preceding three years
• No license suspension, cancellation, revocation, or denial within the preceding two years, or more than two occurrences within the preceding five years
• Must provide five-year driving abstract
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Examiner Certification
• Experience working with teens or young adults
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Comfortable using laptops, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel