Check with your state Department of Motor Vehicles to find out whether your current education meets state licensing requirements. Educational requirements vary considerably by state, from Minnesota demanding a bachelor’s degree in addition to completing a driver education program, to California only requesting a high school diploma and passing of the state licensing exam for traffic school instructors. Upon determination, complete all educational requirements.
Graduate from a driver’s education course as required by the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Once again, each state differs regarding licensing requirements regarding the type of courses that meet prerequisites. Prospective traffic school teachers will usually find such program at private traffic schools, local community colleges, universities, and vocational or technical centers. These programs generally cover the same subjects, with a curriculum centered on safe driving and teaching methodologies.
Obtain any required state licenses to practice as a traffic school teacher. Licensing procedures will vary by state, requiring you to contact your Department of Motor Vehicles to ascertain your state’s requirements. For example, in California, candidates must prove the possession of a valid state driver’s license, pass the required exam, and then fill out an application for licensure. Some states may not require any type of certification or licensure, but employers may have prerequisites for such a position. In those cases, candidates must check with potential employer to ascertain requirements for entry into the profession.