What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driving Instructor Springfield position at The Next Street?
Role: Licensed or Entry Level -- FT/PT Driving Instructor/Educator
Compensation: Starts at $20.00/hr. to $21/hr.
Love teaching? Love the open road? Want to help people through one of the most important journeys of their lives? Come work with us!
Look, we all remember Drivers Ed. It was boring, it was uncomfortable, and wasnt something anyone wanted to do. That isnt who The Next Street is. We dont hire driving instructors, we hire fun, kind, upbeat people who want to make a difference in a students life.
Sound like you? Our industry leading training program provides everything you need, we pay you to learn! If youre kind, upbeat, fun and know your way around a car, we can teach you to be a great instructor and would love to meet with you. What are your waiting for? Apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Teach new drivers, both teens and adults, the foundations of being a safe and competent driver.
- Our driving instructors are equipped with a dual controlled car with a student who sits in the driver's seat.
- Clearly communicate with the new driver and their parents about where they excel and where there is more work needed.
- Travel to locations and landmarks all over the state of Massachusetts in order to provide a diverse driver education program
- Meticulously fill out paperwork to adhere to MA RMV reporting requirements for new driver education.
- Help students to develop not only their driving skills, but their self-confidence and understanding of freedom and responsibility. Our instructors have a real impact on the lives of their students well beyond a drivers license!
- Collaborate with peers and supervisors to deliver the most outstanding educational program you possibly can
Minimum Requirements:
- You must be an experienced driver yourself, with the ability to exhibit patience and follow the rules of the road
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Have held a valid State of Massachusetts Drivers License for at least 2 years.
- Must submit to a Federal and State of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families background check and pre-employment drug screen (marijuana is not permissible with this job)
- Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends (you will have a set schedule so your schedule will be consistent)
Bonus Points:
- Licensed MA Professional Driving Instructor
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision (Full-Time Employees)
- 401k Employer-matching
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays and more!
About the Company:
The Next Street is a driving school unlike any Drivers Education school you have seen before. We put a huge effort into surrounding ourselves with friendly, happy, energetic, and all-around good people. We hire great people and teach them the skills they need to be an outstanding instructor. We believe in helping you become the best version of yourself. We believe in you and want to help you achieve your career goals (and support you in your personal goals). We believe in creating a team environment with like-minded peers that support each other and make you feel a part of something bigger than yourself.
Our staff is a diverse community of people, all connected by our belief in 3 core values: Kindness, Positivity and Curiosity. No member of our staff is a cog in the wheel. We are all (from the CEO to our Licensing Guides to Managers to the Instructors and everywhere in between) a part of something bigger than ourselves and we work together to serve that greater good.
How to be Successful:
We pride ourselves on cultivating a team of inspired and dedicated individuals who embrace our core values both professionally and personally. All non-negotiable.
Just Be Nice: Be a good co-worker, be a good neighbor, be a good human.
Think Positively: The glass is always half full. Positive mindsets will lead to positive outcomes. Be Curious: Seek to be more valuable tomorrow than you are today. Looking for training opportunities, not only in formal education settings, but in the everyday course of business and in life.
At The Next Street we like to surround ourselves with individuals who are curious and inquisitive by nature. People that are hungry for knowledge and continually find ways to make improvements. Streeters dont just get the job done, they do a great job. The Next Street Team isnt cordial and polite they are genuinely nice. It is in their nature; they dont have to work at it.
To achieve success, you should be able to answer these questions. You must be able to embrace The Next Street Culture and Values.
- Do you grasp each opportunity to learn new tasks by seeking training and/or coaching
- Do you help peers achieve new heights when you see them struggling
- Do you strive to be more valuable tomorrow than you are today
- Do you go above and beyond your required job responsibilities
- Do you show empathy to others on your team
- Are you aware of how your words and actions impact others
Salary : $20 - $21
