Become a Driver Education Instructor
Become a Driver Ed Instructor in Nebraska
Are you passionate about helping others become safe, confident drivers? Join the National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter (NSCN) as a part-time Driver Education Instructor. In this role, you’ll teach classroom lessons, provide behind-the-wheel instruction, or both, helping teens and adults develop the skills they need to drive safely.
Starting Wage
$24 per hour
Responsibilities
- Teach driver education classes using the AAA curriculum.
- Provide behind-the-wheel instruction for teen and adult students.
- Evaluate student progress and provide helpful feedback.
- Maintain accurate student records and reports.
- Follow all safety procedures during classroom and driving instruction.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience is a plus.
Driver Education Endorsement Requirement
Nebraska law requires anyone teaching classroom or behind-the-wheel driver education to hold a Driver Education Endorsement before they can be hired.
If you’re interested in becoming an instructor but don’t yet have your endorsement, don’t let that stop you. NSCN may reimburse the cost of obtaining your endorsement after you’re hired. Contact us to learn more about reimbursement eligibility.
How to Apply
- Contact us to talk about your eligibility by calling 402.898.7371 or emailing safety@safenebraska.org
- Obtain a Driver Education Endorsement from Southeast Community College
- Apply for the NSCN Driver Education Instructor position
Things to Note
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- Applicants must have a clean driving record.
- If you already have a Nebraska DMV-approved Driver Education Endorsement, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Get Your Nebraska Driver Education Endorsement
Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE offers a DMV approved course for endorsement to teach driver education outside of the K-12 system in a noncredit format. The course will go over fundamental driver education, curriculum development, and presentation skills. There are online and in-person courses.
Upcoming Class
Oct 5 – Nov 14, 2026
Course Cost: $549
Register for the endorsement course
Course Prerequisites
To enroll, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a valid driver’s license for at least two consecutive years in your state of residence.
- Have a clean driving record for the past five years, including:
- No violations carrying five or more points.
- No driver’s license suspensions or revocations.
- No convictions for DUI/DWI or other alcohol- or drug-related motor vehicle offenses.
This Nebraska DMV-approved course prepares instructors to teach driver education in a non-credit setting outside the K–12 system.
If you’re hired as a Driver Education Instructor with NSCN, you may be eligible for reimbursement of your endorsement course fee. Call (402) 898-7371 or email safety@safenebraska.org to learn more.