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ProDrive Academy in Warr Acres is hiring in-car driving instructors. Part-time and full-time positions are open, and pay is $10 to $30 per hour.
In-car instructor
About the Job
You teach students how to drive, in the car, one student at a time. Students are aged 15 and up.
You can work part-time or full-time, from 10 to 40 hours a week. Schedules are flexible. Some positions require you to work weekends.
You do not need to be certified to apply. If you are not certified yet, read the certification steps before you apply. They take time, and one of them costs you $200.
Compensation
Pay and Hours
Pay is $10 to $30 per hour. Both part-time and full-time positions are available.
If you are not certified yet, paid instruction starts after you finish certification.
- Job type
- Part-time and full-time
- Pay
- $10 to $30 per hour
- Hours
- 10 to 40 per week
- Schedule
- Flexible
- Weekends
- Required for some positions
Who we hire
Requirements
You must have:
- A clean driving record
We prefer, but do not require:
- State-certified driving instructors
- Experienced drivers
- Designated driver's license examiners
- Bilingual candidates
Not certified yet
How to Become a Certified Instructor
If you are already a state-certified instructor, you can skip this section.
If you are not, you must finish these six steps before you can teach for pay. Most people finish in 3 to 6 weeks. You must finish within 2 months.
The 30-hour online course costs $200. You pay this yourself, up front. Paid instruction starts after you are certified.
- Usual time
- 3 to 6 weeks
- Deadline
- Within 2 months
- Online course fee
- $200, paid by you
- Passing score
- 80% or higher
- Pay starts
- After certification
Online course
Complete a 30-hour online driver education course. The course costs $200, and you pay it up front.
Classroom observation
Observe 10 hours of classroom teaching.
In-car observation
Observe 8 hours of in-car instruction.
Supervised teaching
Give 8 hours of in-car instruction with an instructor supervising from the back seat.
Paperwork
Submit your paperwork to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS).
DPS tests
Pass the written, vision and driving tests at a DPS testing facility with a score of 80% or higher.
Paperwork
Documents You Need
You need these three documents to become a certified instructor:
- A copy of your valid Oklahoma driver's license
- An OSBI fingerprint background check
- A copy of your high school diploma or equivalent
Email or phone
How to Apply
Email your resume to driving@prodrive-academy.com. Use the subject line "Driving Instructor Application".
You can also call us at (405) 367-7375 to ask about the job.
Our office is at 5601 NW 72nd Street, Suite 124, Warr Acres, OK 73132.
Questions
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Do I need to be certified already?
No. We prefer state-certified instructors, but you can apply without a certificate. You will need to finish the certification steps on this page before you teach.
Who pays for the online course?
You do. The 30-hour online driver education course costs $200, and you pay it up front.
When do I start getting paid?
Paid instruction starts after you are certified. You must finish every certification step and pass the DPS tests first.
How long does certification take?
It usually takes 3 to 6 weeks. It must be finished within 2 months.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Bilingual candidates are preferred, but a second language is not required.
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Email your resume, or call us with any question about the job.