Driver Education Instructor (Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel)

Turn Your Nights and Weekends Into Something Meaningful

Looking for a rewarding evening and weekend job where you can make a lasting impact? At Top Driver, you'll do more than teach driving skills—you'll help teens gain confidence, develop responsibility, and build habits that keep them safe for life.

As Illinois' largest and most respected private driving school, Top Driver is seeking enthusiastic Evening/Weekend Driver Education Instructors to support our growing number of students. If you enjoy teaching, coaching, mentoring, or working with young people, we'd love to meet you.

Why Top Driver?

Every student who gets behind the wheel is starting an important journey. Our instructors play a vital role in helping new drivers become confident, capable, and safe on the road. You'll be supported with professional training, a proven curriculum, and a team committed to student success.

What You'll Do

• Teach engaging classroom driver education courses
• Provide one-on-one behind-the-wheel instruction
• Help students develop safe driving habits and decision-making skills
• Create a positive, encouraging learning environment
• Coach, motivate, and mentor teen drivers
• Follow Top Driver's curriculum and instructional standards
• Build student confidence while maintaining a strong focus on safety

Who We're Looking For

Successful instructors are:

• Positive, energetic, and dependable
• Strong communicators and patient coaches
• Comfortable working with teenagers
• Passionate about education, mentorship, and safety
• Excited to help students achieve an important life milestone

Whether you come from education, coaching, customer service, public safety, or another people-focused profession, we'll provide the training you need to succeed.

Flexible Weekend-Focused Schedule

Perfect for educators, coaches, retirees, first responders, or anyone looking for meaningful supplemental income.

• Weekend availability required
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• After-school, evening, and weekend opportunities during the school year
• Sunday availability highly preferred (our busiest day)
• Additional daytime hours available during summer and school breaks

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Part-Time

• Flexible hours based on your availability

Full-Time

• 30 hours per week

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match

Paid Training Included

No prior driver education experience is required.

Top Driver provides a comprehensive paid training program and industry-leading curriculum to prepare you for success. You'll receive the tools, support, and instruction needed before working independently with students.

Candidates who hold an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Substitute Teaching Certificate—or are willing to obtain one—are strongly encouraged to apply and may qualify for an abbreviated training process.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching, coaching, and mentoring teens

Join a Team That Makes an Impact

Few jobs offer the opportunity to teach a skill that students will use every day for the rest of their lives. If you're ready to help shape safer, more confident drivers while enjoying a flexible weekend schedule, apply today.

Top Driver — Building Confidence Behind the Wheel. Creating Safer Roads for Everyone.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.25 - $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 looking for fulltime or part time employment?
• Why do you want to become a certified driving instructor?

Experience:

• coaching/teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Substitute Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20