What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Education Classroom Instructor and Behind-the-Wheel Instructor position at Western Slope Driving Institute?
About the Role
Western Slope Driving Institute is seeking a Driver’s Education Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Instructor to provide engaging, state-approved instruction to teen drivers. This role includes both leading classroom courses and providing one-on-one, behind-the-wheel driving instruction.
The ideal candidate is confident speaking in front of groups, patient while working individually with new drivers, passionate about safety, and able to maintain a structured, professional learning environment.
This position will primarily support our Littleton and Parker locations, with flexibility based on class and drive scheduling.
What You’ll Do
- Lead in-person driver’s education classes following Colorado state curriculum requirements
- Deliver clear, engaging instruction on traffic laws, safe driving habits, and defensive driving techniques
- Maintain control of the classroom and ensure a focused, respectful learning environment
- Provide behind-the-wheel instruction to students in a calm, patient, and professional manner
- Teach students how to safely operate a vehicle and apply classroom concepts in real-world driving situations
- Evaluate students’ driving skills and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Maintain a safe learning environment during all driving lessons
- Accurately track attendance, instructional hours, drive progress, and required documentation
- Ensure students meet all state-required classroom and behind-the-wheel instructional requirements
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, and WSDI staff
- Support program consistency and uphold WSDI standards
Schedule
Classroom courses are typically held:
- Weekends in Saturday and Sunday blocks, 9:00am-5:00pm
- Monday through Thursday during holidays and summer break, 9:00am-5:00pm
Behind-the-wheel lessons may be scheduled on weekdays, evenings, or weekends based on student demand and instructor availability.
Schedules will vary depending on enrollment, drive demand, and location needs.
Locations
- Littleton, CO
- Parker, CO
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Flexible, part-time scheduling
- Opportunities for both classroom and behind-the-wheel instructional hours
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity for additional hours as program needs grow
Qualifications
- Previous teaching, coaching, training, or driving-instruction experience preferred
- Strong public speaking and classroom-management skills
- Patient and comfortable working one-on-one with new and inexperienced drivers
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with teens and parents
- Calm and professional in challenging or stressful driving situations
- Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable following structured curriculum, instructional procedures, and safety policies
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting as required by Colorado law
- Must meet all Colorado requirements for classroom and behind-the-wheel driver’s education instructors—or be willing to obtain the required certifications
- Comfortable operating a driver’s education vehicle and supervising new drivers
- Reliable transportation between the Littleton and Parker locations
Why Work at WSDI?
- Teach life-saving skills in both the classroom and behind the wheel
- Help students build the knowledge and confidence needed to become safe drivers
- Structured curriculum—no need to create lesson plans from scratch
- Professional, process-driven environment
- Opportunity to grow within a well-established driving school
Apply Today
If you’re confident leading a classroom, patient behind the wheel, and passionate about helping young drivers develop safe driving habits, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background check and fingerprinting?
- If you have a valid driver's license, do you have anything on your license that would impede you from working at a driving school (points, violations, etc.)?
- Are you willing to provide a Driving Record?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Colorado Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31