Part-Time Instructor - Defensive Driving - Chicago, IL

TL;DR

Part-Time Instructor (Defensive Driving): Teach adult and teen-focused classroom courses on safe driving importance, including state or court-mandated retraining programs. Focus on leading effective discussions, handling diverse student groups, and managing classroom disruptions or difficulties.

Location: Preferred: Chicago, IL. Classroom courses conducted weekends, weekdays, and evenings.

Salary: $35/hr starting

Company

America’s leading non-profit safety advocate focused on eliminating preventable death and injury through everyday strategies.

What you will do

• Deliver 4-8 hour Driver Safety Course sessions to motorists.
• Teach life-saving curriculum on safe driving practices.
• Lead classroom discussions and engage diverse groups.
• Handle unexpected issues like equipment failures or behavioral challenges.
• Choose your own schedule and teach as much or as little as desired.

Requirements

• Experience in public speaking and leading classroom discussions
• Background in sociology, psychology, counseling, or education
• Ability to manage diverse students and classroom disruptions
• Personal email for instructor portal communication
• Weekend availability preferred
• Full certification training and materials provided

Nice to have

• Bilingual in English, Spanish, or Portuguese

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in safety profession.
• Flexible part-time scheduling.
• Support mission to save lives from workplace to anyplace.
• Equal opportunity employer.