What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Education Instructor (Behind-the-Wheel & Classroom) position at Top Driver?
For more than 20 years, Top Driver has been the Midwest's premier private driver education company. Our mission is simple: help students develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need for a lifetime of safe, responsible driving.
We believe our instructors make the difference. That's why we invest in comprehensive paid training, provide industry-leading curriculum and teaching resources, and foster a supportive team environment where instructors can thrive.
If you're passionate about teaching, coaching, and making a positive impact on young drivers, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You'll Do
As a Driver Education Instructor, you'll help teens become safe, confident, and responsible drivers through both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Teach behind-the-wheel driving lessons using Top Driver's proven curriculum
- Lead engaging classroom sessions covering traffic laws, road signs, defensive driving techniques, and safe driving habits
- Coach students with patience and encouragement as they build confidence behind the wheel
- Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback to help students succeed
- Maintain accurate student records, lesson documentation, and attendance
- Create a positive, professional, and safe learning environment for every student
What We're Looking For
Successful instructors are:
- Excellent communicators who enjoy teaching and mentoring others
- Patient, calm, and supportive under pressure
- Dependable, professional, and safety-focused
- Comfortable working with teenagers from a variety of backgrounds
- Able to adapt their teaching style to meet individual learning needs
- Organized and detail-oriented
Previous experience in education, coaching, training, customer service, or working with youth is a plus, but not required.
Schedule & Flexibility
We understand that flexibility matters. We work around your availability on a seasonal basis.
We currently have Full-Time (30 hours/week) and Part-Time (10 hours/week) opportunities available at our Northbrook classroom location.
A typical schedule includes a combination of:
- After-school hours
- Evenings
- Weekends
Sunday availability is a plus. Additional daytime hours are often available during the summer and school holiday breaks.
Benefits
Full-Time employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Instructor Training
- Flexible Scheduling
- Ongoing Professional Development
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid Illinois driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Top Driver?
As a Driver Education Instructor, you'll do more than teach students how to drive—you'll help shape safe, confident drivers for life. Every lesson you teach contributes to safer roads and stronger communities while giving you the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young drivers.
If you're looking for a rewarding career with flexible scheduling, paid training, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference every day, apply today and join the Top Driver team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you interested in fulltime or part time employment?
- Do you have a valid Illinois driver license?
- What relevant experience do you have to teach driver education?
- Do you have a valid substitute/teaching certification?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20