AAA Western and Central New York is hiring in-car driving instructors and 5-hour course instructors. Those interested are encouraged to apply online at www.AAA.com/Careers or at their local AAA office. The next training class is in early April so interested applicants should apply now!

AAA has found that a rewarding career as a driving instructor is an ideal post-retirement career option. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the older workforce is one of the fastest growing employment sectors. No longer are workers retiring at age 65 never to work again – instead they are looking for fulfilling opportunities. The BLS research shows that people seeking work (known as labor force participation rate) is expected to increase fastest for the oldest segments of the population—most notably, people ages 65 to 74 and 75 and older—through 2024.

AAA driving instructors say they enjoy paid training, instructing young drivers to be safe on the road, and career benefits with AAA.

Driving instructors start at $15/hour. Five-hour course instructors start at $125 per class. AAA benefits for full-time employees include: health, dental and life insurance; competitive PTO package; 401K with match after six months; free AAA membership and tuition reimbursement.

In-Car Driving Instructor (full-time or part-time):

• Will be required to successfully complete 40-60 hour AAA paid training program, with passing scores on classroom and behind-the-wheel evaluations, prior to instructing students.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring safe operation of all AAA driver training vehicles used for the purposes of driver training and education.
• Conducts AAA's program in an in-car setting on weeknights or weekends, following the established AAA curriculum for in-school driver education and private lesson settings.

5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Instructor (part-time)

• Delivers the 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course for novice drivers using established curriculum on evenings and/or weekends.
• Instructor is responsible for program administration during each class, including distribution of required student materials and course completion certificates, and maintaining student roster.
• Works independently as a facilitator of the program, supervising a maximum of 36 students per classroom session.
• Valid MV-283 or MV-524 Certificate with classroom endorsement issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.