Driving Instructor

Job summary

Prepare lessons and teach students road rules, defensive driving, and co-operative driving techniques. Assess student progress, provide feedback, inspect vehicles before lessons, follow safety regulations, and maintain attendance and progress records.

Job details

Cops Driving Academy Inc. was founded in 1995. Since that time, "Cops" as it is locally known, has provided continuous, high quality education to thousands of our local residents. Our mission is to provide every student with a positive, respectful and unparalleled driver training experience. We are focused on producing safe and responsible drivers who are taught to drive co-operatively on our roads and highways. At Cops we have a vested interest in doing so...we are local, and our families share the same roads as our students! Cops Driving Academy services students from all parts of Ottawa and the Greater Ottawa region. We specialize in providing MTO certified driver education courses to both young and mature adults. Driving Instructor IN-CAR We are looking for a Driving Instructor to join our team and help teach new drivers the rules of the road. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching driving skills, be patient and knowledgeable about traffic laws, and have excellent communication skills. This position requires a high level of professionalism and an ability to work with a variety of different students. The successful candidate will be able to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for our students. You are invited to apply if you meet the criteria listed below, or if you are in the process of obtaining your In-Car Driving Instructor License. Must Have MTO Approved & Licensed In-Car Instructor Car with DUAL BRAKE Instructor insurance Responsibilities: Prepare lesson plans and materials for each student. Provide instruction to students on the rules of the road, defensive and co-operative driving techniques, and other related topics. Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to students and parents. Conduct pre-trip inspections of vehicles prior to each lesson. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed during lessons. Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance. Because Cops only hires the best instructors, we pay the highest rates. We will compensate the instructors at a rate of $44/hr plus bonuses. copsdrivingacademy.com

What you’ll do

Prepare lessons and teach students road rules, defensive driving, and co-operative driving techniques. Assess student progress, provide feedback, inspect vehicles before lessons, follow safety regulations, and maintain attendance and progress records.

Requirements

Applicants must have an MTO-approved and licensed in-car instructor qualification, or be in the process of obtaining an in-car driving instructor license. They must have a car equipped with dual brakes and instructor insurance, along with patience, traffic-law knowledge, communication skills, and professionalism.

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Driving Instruction
• Traffic Laws
• Defensive Driving
• Co-operative Driving
• Lesson Planning
• Student Assessment
• Communication
• Patience
• Vehicle Safety Inspections
• Record Keeping
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Education
• Transportation
• Security & Safety