Defensive Driving Instructor

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Training
Deliver engaging, interactive defensive driving courses in accordance with South Carolina state guidelines and approved curriculum.
Facilitate classroom training sessions for adult learners with varying levels of driving experience.
Clearly explain traffic laws, risk prevention techniques, and safe driving strategies.
Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and participant needs.

Compliance & Documentation
Ensure all course content meets SCDMV and court-mandated requirements.
Maintain accurate attendance records, completion certificates, and participant documentation.
Adhere to all reporting requirements for court-referred or state-mandated participants.
Protect confidentiality of participant records in compliance with applicable laws.

Participant Engagement & Support
Foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Address participant questions, concerns, and resistance professionally.
Manage classroom behavior and maintain a safe, controlled training setting.

Program Administration
Prepare instructional materials, visual aids, and course resources.
Coordinate scheduling and logistics for training sessions.
Assist with program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain training equipment and ensure readiness for instruction.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred in education, safety, or related field).
Minimum 21 years of age
Have at least 5 years of driving experience.
Hold a valid South Carolina driver’s license with no more than 6 points on the driving record.
No suspensions for moving violations in the past 3 years.

Salary: $18.00-$25.00 hourly

Additional Comments:
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

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