CNA Educator

About the Employer

Job Summary

The Instructor of Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for the instruction of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students in the didactic, skills lab, and clinical arenas.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a quality education for program students and performing instructional-related duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies and procedures of the college and the nursing program.
• Serving as a teacher, mentor and facilitator of learning.
• Teaches assigned CNA courses and maintains written instructional standards;
• Facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed.
• Informs students in writing of instructional standards;
• Participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes;
• Establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner;
• Collaborates in the development of new courses, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools;
• Assists with the preparation of course materials and curriculum updates;
• Plans, selects, prepares and implements appropriate active learning activities to meet all course competencies;
• Prepares, and/or selects and utilizes reliable and valid formative and summative in-class assessment tools/techniques to measure students' achievement of course competencies;
• Delivers instruction using active learning methods which accommodate different learning styles;
• Provides guidance and advice to students regarding course progress, program areas, or other academic concerns;
• Reviews and revises as necessary delivery methods, instructional materials, learning activities, and assessment tools;
• Analyzes CNA program effectiveness emphasizing a culture of continuous improvement;
• Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures;
• Implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful CNA program;
• Integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality;
• Maintains records in compliance with Rhode Island State Board of Nursing regulations and statutes governing CNA education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proof of current and active state secondary education certification and highly qualified status in content area as specified and mandated by the state's department of education, in CTE.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse by the state's department of health.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Two (2) years of documented teaching experience in CNA education.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, the RI Nurses Institute Middle College Charter High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.