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Driving Instructor (Certification and Training)

All Star Driver Education
Traverse, MI Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

All Star Driver Education is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and safety-focused Driver Education Instructors to help prepare the next generation of safe, confident, and responsible drivers.

Founded in 1997, All Star Driver Education is a leading multi-state driver education company serving more than 15,000 students each year. Our instructors play a vital role in helping students develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and decision-making abilities they need to become safe lifelong drivers.

Whether you're an experienced educator or looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your community, we provide the training, curriculum, and support you need to succeed.

What You'll Do

As a Driver Education Instructor, you may teach classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, or both, depending on your qualifications and certification.

Responsibilities include:

  • Teach driver education courses in the classroom and/or vehicle
  • Create an engaging, positive, and interactive learning environment
  • Teach safe driving techniques, traffic laws, defensive driving, and responsible decision-making
  • Coach students as they develop safe driving habits and confidence behind the wheel
  • Provide constructive feedback and communicate student progress to students and parents
  • Follow All Star Driver Education's established curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials
  • Maintain a professional, patient, and safety-focused learning environment
  • Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive role model for student drivers
  • Maintain accurate student and instructional records as required

What We Offer

  • Starting pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience and credentials
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Comprehensive curriculum and teaching materials provided
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community

Full-Time Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Additional employee benefits

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are:

  • Professional, dependable, patient, and enthusiastic
  • Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable speaking to and working with students and families
  • Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed
  • Safety-focused and committed to responsible driving
  • Able to maintain a safe driving record
  • Able to successfully complete required background, physical, and drug screening requirements
  • Willing and able to complete the required instructor certification process

Prior teaching experience is helpful but not required. We provide training and instructional support to help qualified candidates become successful driver education instructors.

Instructor Preparation Program (IPP)

Don't have your driver education instructor certification yet? That's okay—we'll help you understand the process.

The Instructor Preparation Program (IPP) consists of four required 45-hour modules designed to prepare candidates for state certification as a Driver Education Instructor:

Module 501 – Driver Task Analysis
Learn the knowledge, skills, and decision-making processes required for safe driving.

Module 502 – Developing Classroom Instructional Knowledge
Develop effective teaching techniques, lesson planning, communication, and classroom management skills.

Module 503 – Developing Vehicle Operational Skills
Build advanced driving skills and learn effective techniques for behind-the-wheel instruction.

Module 504 – Student Teaching Practicum
Gain supervised, hands-on experience teaching both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.

Upon successful completion of all four modules, candidates will meet the educational requirements for state certification as a Driver Education Instructor, subject to applicable state requirements.

Why Join All Star Driver Education?

At All Star Driver Education, instructors do more than teach students how to drive. They help shape safer drivers and make a lasting impact in their communities.

Every lesson is an opportunity to build confidence, responsibility, sound decision-making, and lifelong safe driving habits.

If you enjoy working with people, have a passion for teaching, and want a flexible and rewarding opportunity where your work makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the All Star Driver Education team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What relevant experience do you have for this position?
  • Are you looking for fulltime or part-time employment?
  • Why are you interested in training to become a certified driving instructor?
  • This certification requires 180 hours of training before you may begin working, will this work for you? (October - January)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • teaching/coaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • MICHIGAN Driver's License for 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21

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