Crash Course WI — Careers: CDI Instructors

Build Safer Drivers, Faster

Crash Course WI is Wisconsin’s fastest-growing driving school. We train great instructors, obsess over student outcomes, and keep operations tight.

Now hiring CDI instructors — earn $20–$26/hr (+$1/hr Spanish)

CDI I — Certified Driving Instructor I

Urgently Hiring

Hourly: $20 – $21 /hr

+$1/hr Spanish bilingual premium

  • We provide the vehicles — well-marked, highly visible, with dual controls
  • Teach on the road using our lesson plans and route standards
  • Deliver an excellent student experience every ride
  • Complete a Real-Time Lesson Report™ after each lesson
  • Paid 40-hour instructor training • We cover state fees and pull driving records
What you’ll do
  • Coach safe, calm, defensive driving with clear, encouraging feedback.
  • Follow pickup-location standards; keep vehicles lesson-ready.
  • Document progress in the Real-Time Lesson Report™ before the next pickup.
Path & reporting
  • Reports to Manager of Instruction (MOI).
  • Total instructor pay band: $20–$26/hr — clear room for growth via internal promotion.
Schedule, benefits & growth
  • Employment: Part-time or Full-time. Hourly $20–$21 (plus +$1/hr Spanish bilingual premium if applicable).
  • Schedule: On-site, on-road lesson shifts aligned to student demand (primarily Mon–Fri; occasional weekends optional).
  • Benefits: Generous PTO from day one; paid holidays; overtime opportunities; health, dental, and vision; short-term disability; professional development.
  • Growth: Clear internal ladder with a total instructor pay band of $20–$26/hr as you advance.

Experienced Driving Instructor — Make the Switch

Apply now

Hourly: $24 – $26 /hr

+$1/hr Spanish bilingual premium

  • Monday–Friday only scheduling
  • No out-of-pocket costs — we pay for gas and vehicle maintenance up front (no reimbursement hassle)
  • We provide the vehicles — well-marked, highly visible, with dual controls
  • Paid lunch + additional paid training
  • $500 sign-on bonus
Who this is for
  • Currently licensed WI driving instructors looking to join a top-performing team.
  • Ready to bring your skills, get better tools, and earn up to $26/hr.
Benefits
  • Generous PTO; paid holidays; overtime opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term disability
  • Vehicles provided — gas + maintenance covered

Impress Us — Stand Out

Interview Tips

We hire coachable self-starters. Do your homework and come ready to discuss key ideas from our training and the state process.

  • Skim the materials below (WisDOT guidelines + practice test) and note 3 takeaways.
  • Be ready to explain defensive driving in simple, coach-like language.
  • Review our ladder (CDI I → MOI) and tell us how you’d grow through it.
  • Glance at our Real-Time Lesson Report™ concept and how you’d use it to track progress.
Quick prep steps
  1. Apply to the role that fits your experience.
  2. We enroll you in our paid 40-hour Instructor Training and schedule your state steps.
  3. We submit your MV3112 packet, cover fees, and pull driving record abstracts.
  4. You prep with our study kit and take the required DMV assessments.
Study links

WisDOT Driver Training School & Instructor Guidelines (PDF) · Class D Driver Instructor Practice Test

Benefits that Actually Matter

  • Generous PTO from day one
  • +$1/hr Spanish bilingual premium
  • Paid holidays and overtime opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Short-term disability
  • Professional development with paid training
  • Vehicles provided — gas + maintenance covered

Crash Course WI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Primary location: 4369 S Howell Ave, Ste 305, Milwaukee, WI 53207 · Phone: (414) 255-8700