Jobs in Rock Hill, SC (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview
Jungle Driving School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Driver's Education Instructor to inspire and educate teen drivers. Jungle Driving School is dedicated to developing knowledgeable, safe, confident drivers. In this role, you will deliver engaging classroom instruction and supervised behind-the-wheel training to help students develop safe driving skills and responsible habits. Your enthusiasm and expertise will empower learners to confidently navigate the roads while adhering to traffic laws and safety standards. Being a Jungle Driving instructor will offer you an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on future drivers’ lives through energetic teaching and personalized guidance. If you believe in our vision, 'Saving Lives, One Teen at a Time', and the above applies to you, we hope you apply today and join our Jungle team!

Responsibilities

• Build and Maintain Relationships: Foster strong connections with students and parents by creating a collaborative environment that supports student learning. Understand the unique challenges each student may face and work closely with parents to ensure a positive and rewarding experience. Take the time to learn each student's personality to ensure the best possible match with instructors for behind-the-wheel lessons.
• Teach Critical Driving Skills: Lead students through the Jungle Driving approved curriculum while also covering all essential state-required content to ensure they have a comprehensive understanding of vehicle operation.
• In-Vehicle Guidance: Ride along with student drivers, offering real-time feedback and assessing their skills to help them become competent drivers.
• Master Parking Techniques: Show students how to park a standard-sized vehicle using various methods, ensuring they feel confident in any parking situation.
• Navigate the Roads Safely: Instruct students on how to safely drive in diverse environments, including city traffic, highways, residential areas, and rural roads.
• Educate on Road Laws: Teach students the essential state motor vehicle laws – from speed limits to pedestrian rights, accident reporting, and insurance regulations – so they are fully equipped to be responsible drivers.
• Know the Signs: Familiarize students with road signs, highway markings, and signals to ensure they can navigate with awareness and confidence.
• Vehicle Familiarization: Help students become familiar with the car’s controls, gauges, and the basics of vehicle maintenance for safe, responsible driving.
• Assess Knowledge: Administer tests and quizzes to ensure students retain important information and are ready for the road.
• Additional Duties: Assist with other related tasks as needed to support our driving program and students’ success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Driving Expertise: You have a solid understanding of motor vehicle laws and vehicle operation, and you’re ready to share this knowledge with the next generation of drivers.
• Clear Communicator: Your excellent communication skills and ability to connect with students make you an engaging and supportive instructor.
• Patience & Calm: You’re composed, patient, and able to remain calm when riding along with student drivers as they develop their driving skills.
• Adaptable & Flexible: You’re ready to accept change with unforeseen circumstances and adapt to the needs of the students. You’re comfortable driving and instructing in all weather conditions.
• A Passion for Teaching: You’re excited to be part of the journey that helps students gain independence and become confident, safe drivers.
• Engaging Personality: You skillfully incorporate humor and humility to enhance the Jungle Driving experience, creating a fun and memorable class environment for our students. At the same time, you maintain the highest standards of instruction, ensuring both engagement and excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (see details below).
• Experience in law enforcement or teaching is a plus.
• NC Basic Drivers Education Instructor certification is preferred.
• If NC Basic Drivers Education Instructor certification is needed, we will cover the cost given an intent of employment contract is signed specifically for our Jungle location, and you are available for the 80 hour course in June:

June 8 - June 12 AND

June 15 - June 19 OR June June 22 - June 26

• Cannot have convictions for moving violations totaling five or more points within three years preceding the date of the application.
• Have at least four years’ experience as a licensed operation of a motor vehicle.
• Have not been convicted of a felony in the 10 years immediately preceding the date of application.
• Not have had a revocation or suspension of driver’s license in the five years immediately preceding the date of the application.
• Flexibility in start date - this position will start in August or September, an exact date will be known over the summer, however cannot be provided now
• Available to work during some/all of the following hours: weekdays, after school (3pm - 9pm) and Saturday (9am - 6pm), weeks when schools are not in session (9am - 6pm)