Part-Time Instructor - Defensive Driving - Chicago, IL

Position Overview

As a Part-Time Defensive Driving Course Instructor at The National Safety Council – America’s leading safety advocate – you will support our mission by teaching life-saving Driver Safety Course curriculum to adult and teen motorists. You will conduct courses on weekends, weekdays, and in the evenings, with the freedom to choose your own schedule. Full instructor certification training and materials are provided. Compensation: Pay rate starts at $35/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging classroom courses focused on safe driving techniques.
• Facilitate effective discussions and manage diverse groups of students.
• Adapt instruction to handle unexpected difficulties (e.g., equipment failures, facility issues).
• Maintain a flexible teaching schedule to meet curriculum needs.
• Represent NSC’s mission in promoting safety both on the road and in the community.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking and the ability to lead effective classroom discussions.
• Background in sociology, psychology, counseling, or education.
• Possession of a personal email address for communication via the Instructor Portal & DDC Information Highway.
• Ability to address unexpected difficulties, including managing equipment failures and classroom disruptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese.
• Weekend availability.
• Preferred location: Chicago, IL.

Benefits & Perks

• Full instructor certification training and materials provided.
• Flexible scheduling that lets you dictate your teaching hours.
• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized safety advocate.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment focused on saving lives.