Lead Instructor

The Lead Instructor at Zia CDL Academy is a senior-level position responsible for delivering high-quality classroom instruction to CDL students while overseeing key administrative and operational functions of the academy. This role combines classroom teaching, student processing, financial duties, staff scheduling, payroll, performance management, and daily operational oversight to ensure smooth training delivery and full compliance with FMCSA ELDT regulations and Zia CDL Academy standards.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and time-management abilities for handling multiple administrative and supervisory tasks.
• Proficiency in company systems for student payments, data entry, scheduling, payroll, and document verification.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and financial transactions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Must meet all applicable FMCSA 49 CFR § 380.605 requirements for Theory Instructors (including holding or previously holding the appropriate CDL class/endorsements and at least 2 years of verifiable CMV driving experience or 2 years as a BTW instructor, plus all applicable New Mexico state instructor qualifications).