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Join Alpha Driving School as a Driving Instructor
We’re looking for qualified Virginia DMV Class B Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instructors to join our growing team in Northern Virginia.
The position
Virginia DMV Class B Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instructor
The instructor will provide behind-the-wheel driver training to Alpha Driving School students in accordance with Virginia DMV requirements and Alpha Driving School policies.
Employment type
Part-time W-2 employee
Compensation
$30–$34/hour based on vehicle provided
Location
Loudoun County / Northern Virginia
Schedule
Part-time / flexible scheduling
Employer
Alpha Driving School LLC
What we offer
A clear role with support from the school.
Alpha provides the student pipeline and customer-facing enrollment process while you focus on safe, professional instruction.
W-2 Employment
You will be employed directly by Alpha Driving School as a W-2 employee.
Competitive Hourly Pay
$34/hour with an approved personal vehicle leased to Alpha, or $30/hour with an Alpha Driving School vehicle.
Flexible Scheduling
Work with Alpha to establish instructor availability around student demand and your availability.
Student Pipeline
Alpha provides students and handles the customer-facing enrollment process.
School Support
Alpha provides scheduling coordination, administrative support, training-program structure, and required student documentation processes.
Local Instruction
Serve students throughout the Loudoun County and Northern Virginia service area.
Instructor-Owned Vehicle Option
Qualified instructors may use a personally owned vehicle, subject to lease, insurance, DMV, and vehicle approval requirements.
Compensation
$30–$34
per hour, based on vehicle provided
The applicable hourly rate is determined by the vehicle used for assigned instructional services, not by instructor experience.
How pay works
Straightforward scheduling and payroll.
Vehicle-based hourly rates
- $34/hour— when the instructor uses their own approved vehicle for Alpha Driving School instruction under Alpha’s separate Vehicle Lease Agreement.
- $30/hour— when the instructor uses an Alpha Driving School vehicle.
The applicable hourly rate is determined by the vehicle used for assigned instructional services.
- Practice lessons are 60-minute sessions and are paid as 1 instructional hour.
- For paired Behind-the-Wheel / Adult Waiver sessions, one student drives for 50 minutes while another student completes the required observation period.
- For payroll purposes, Alpha treats each paired 100-minute student/observation session as 2 paid instructional hours.
- Example: 7 paired sessions for two students equal 14 paid instructional hours: $420 at $30/hour or $476 at $34/hour, based on the vehicle used.
- These examples explain the compensation structure and are not guaranteed weekly or monthly earnings.
- This structure is intended to make scheduling and payroll straightforward for instructors.
Vehicle and insurance
An instructor-owned vehicle can be part of the arrangement.
Alpha Driving School does not necessarily have to purchase the instructor’s training vehicle. A qualified instructor may provide a personally owned vehicle if the lease, insurance, vehicle, and DMV requirements are satisfied.
The arrangement
- 1The instructor owns the vehicle.
- 2The vehicle is formally leased to Alpha Driving School LLC for driver-training use.
- 3The vehicle meets all applicable Virginia DMV driver-training requirements.
- 4DMV inspects and approves the vehicle before student instruction.
- 5The instructor maintains the vehicle insurance.
- 6The instructor’s insurer is informed that the vehicle will be used for paid driver training and student drivers.
- 7The instructor’s insurer completes the DMV DTS 005 Vehicle Insurance Certification.
Vehicle checklist
- No motor vehicle may be used for driver education unless it is in safe mechanical condition as defined in these regulations.
- Each vehicle used for driver education in a school shall have dual controls consisting of dual brakes, dual inside rearview mirror and right-hand and left-hand outside mirrors.
- Any training vehicle or vehicles used for instruction shall not be more than nine model years old. Based on the current year (2026), the vehicle must be a 2017 model year or newer.
- The driver training vehicle shall be equipped with a minimum of four safety belts.
- Proper registration, appropriate insurance coverage, DMV inspection and approval, student-driver signage, and school identification are also required before a vehicle is used for instruction.
No vehicle yet?
Vehicle ownership is not required to submit an application. Tell us whether you intend to use your own vehicle, need a school vehicle, or are still deciding. Alpha will review the available arrangement with qualified candidates.
Virginia DMV requirements
The licensing and safety standards come first.
Candidates must meet the applicable Virginia DMV Class B instructor requirements. Alpha confirms the current requirements during the qualification review rather than relying on outdated assumptions.
Virginia DMV Instructor Requirements
- Employment by a licensed Virginia driver training school.
- High school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and at least five years of driving experience.
- A driving record with no more than 6 DMV demerit points.
- Submission of the Virginia DMV Class B Instructor License Application (DTS 34B), signed by the school owner or manager.
- A national criminal history record and the current DMV instructor application fee.
- One accepted instructor-qualification pathway, such as the required accredited college coursework, a Virginia teaching license with a driver-education endorsement, or an eligible law-enforcement pathway.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and parents or guardians.
How to complete the instructor education pathway
One Virginia DMV Class B instructor qualification pathway is completing the EDU-114 and EDU-214 courses through a Virginia community college. Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) offers these courses; review the current course schedule and enrollment details before registering.
View NOVA EDU course informationKey responsibilities
- Provide behind-the-wheel instruction to students.
- Provide observation instruction when students are paired.
- Teach safe and responsible driving practices.
- Follow Virginia DMV and Alpha Driving School requirements.
- Complete required student progress documentation and maintain accurate lesson records.
- Conduct vehicle safety checks and maintain a clean, safe training environment.
- Communicate professionally with students and parents or guardians.
- Follow assigned schedules and report vehicle or safety issues promptly.
- Maintain required instructor licensing and qualifications.
- Follow Alpha Driving School policies and procedures.
Ideal candidate
Bring patience, preparation, and a safety-first mindset.
The strongest instructors are attentive, clear, and comfortable meeting each student where they are.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license and the required driving experience.
- Clean driving record consistent with current DMV requirements.
- Ability to obtain or maintain Virginia Class B instructor certification.
- Required driver-education instructor training, including EDU-114 / EDU-214 status where applicable.
- Professional communication skills and patience with new drivers.
- Dependability, punctuality, and comfort working with teenagers and adults.
- Ability to maintain a safe and professional instructional environment.
If you do not yet hold every required instructor credential, tell us your current status. Alpha will review the applicable process with qualified candidates; the school does not promise approval or waive DMV requirements.
Before you apply
Have these details nearby so you can complete the application in one sitting:
We review applications carefully and contact qualified candidates about next steps. Please do not send sensitive documents by email.
Flexible scheduling, coordinated carefully
Scheduling is based on student demand and instructor availability. Instruction may include after-school weekday hours, Saturday mornings, school holidays, and school breaks. The role does not promise unlimited flexibility or guaranteed hours.
Application process
- 1Submit application: Candidate submits the online application.
- 2Initial review: Alpha reviews qualifications and driving/instructor background.
- 3Interview: Qualified candidates are contacted for an interview.
- 4DMV qualification review: Alpha confirms the applicable Virginia DMV Class B requirements.
- 5Vehicle review: If applicable, Alpha reviews the vehicle, lease, and insurance documentation.
- 6Insurance verification: The insurer confirms appropriate driver-training/student use and completes DTS 005 as required.
- 7DMV vehicle inspection: The vehicle receives required DMV inspection and approval before instruction.
- 8Employment: Qualified candidates are hired as W-2 employees of Alpha Driving School.
Questions candidates ask
Clear answers before you apply.
What is the employment classification?
This is a part-time W-2 employee position with Alpha Driving School LLC.
How much does the position pay?
The position pays $34/hour when the instructor uses their own approved vehicle under Alpha’s separate Vehicle Lease Agreement, or $30/hour when using an Alpha Driving School vehicle. The applicable rate is determined by the vehicle used for assigned instructional services, not instructor experience.
Do I need to own a vehicle?
Not necessarily. A qualified instructor may be able to use a personally owned vehicle formally leased to Alpha, or discuss the available school-vehicle arrangement.
Who maintains insurance for an instructor-owned vehicle?
The instructor maintains insurance on the personally owned vehicle. The insurer must be informed about paid driver training and student drivers and must complete the DMV DTS 005 as required.
What goes on the DTS 005?
For an instructor-owned vehicle formally leased to Alpha, the school name is Alpha Driving School, LLC – [Instructor’s Name], and the policy number is the instructor’s insurance policy number.
Can I use my own car for instruction?
Potentially, yes. The vehicle must be formally leased to Alpha, satisfy applicable Virginia DMV requirements, be properly insured for driver-training use, and pass DMV inspection and approval before student instruction.
When can I start teaching?
Only after required employment, instructor licensing, vehicle, insurance, lease, and DMV approval requirements have been completed.
Is the position full-time?
The current position is part-time, with scheduling based on student demand and instructor availability.
How are instructional hours calculated?
A 60-minute practice lesson is compensated as one paid instructional hour. A 100-minute paired Behind-the-Wheel or Adult Waiver session is compensated as two paid instructional hours.
How are paired sessions paid?
Each paired 100-minute student/observation session is treated as 2 paid instructional hours for payroll purposes.
Class B instructor application
Tell us how you would help a new driver feel ready.
The application takes about 10–15 minutes. Required fields are marked clearly. All information is reviewed confidentially.
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