Driving Instructor

Position: Driving Instructor 
Location: Martinsburg, Berkeley County / Kearneysville, Jefferson County
Part-time or Full-time work: 20-40 hours per week, according to availability and demand
Flexible hours: weekends, after school hours, summertime
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Starting Date: ongoing recruitment
General Information:

• Work for a small, family-owned business
• Will provide a dual-controlled vehicle to run lessons, ensuring safety of students. 
• 1-1 driving sessions
• Attend team meetings at one of our locations as needed to review progress, handling of documents and updated on day-to-day running of the school.

• Valid and current driver's license with at least five years of driving experience
• State-issued Drivers Instructor Certification or License is NOT required in the state of WV
• No DUI's, major traffic violations, or accidents within the past five years
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clear criminal background check
• Ideally, ability to work after school hours and weekends as needed
• Must be at least 25 years old
• Familiar with defensive driving techniques, road safety and local traffic laws
• Familiar with basic maintenance and vehicle mechanics and emergency procedures
• Proficient in English, with clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to sit in a vehicle for extended periods of time and withstand outdoor weather conditions when instructing
• Basic computer skills, comfortable scheduling lessons, completing reports and communicating with students or parents through a computer or smartphone
• Strong attention to detail and awareness to ensure student and vehicle safety

• Patience and Adaptability: able to remain calm and adaptable with nervous or inexperienced drivers
• Teaching Skills: ability to convey complex information in a simple, understandable way
• Problem-Solving Skills: quick thinker, able to provide constructive feedback and correct errors in real-time
• Customer Service Orientation: friendly demeanor with a focus on delivering quality learning experiences to students
• Dependability: reliable, punctual and able to maintain a consistent schedule
• Professionalism: maintains a professional appearance and attitude while representing the driving school
• Safety-First Attitude: strong commitment to teaching safe driving practices above all else