Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
WORK SCHEDULE:
As needed, year-round when a Certified Nursing Assistant class is being offered by the Division of Workforce Partnerships. Must be able to work up to 19 hours per week when selected to instruct a Certified Nursing Assistant class. Must be available between the hours of 7:00am - 4:00pm and/or 4:00pm - 10:00pm.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor administers the CNA program curriculum in a non-credit academic setting for CCRI Division of Workforce Partnerships. The part-time CNA Instructor is responsible for preparing students for the Rhode Island state licensing written and skill exams and role in a healthcare setting, by way of classroom, skill lab, and/or clinical instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment with learners of varying backgrounds, learning styles, and life experiences
- Deliver competency-based instruction in accordance with defined CNA curriculum standards and state regulations
- Implement effective lesson plans, including classroom, lab, and clinical components
- Communicate course content using a variety of instructional methods to promote learning, skill development, and student motivation
- Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction and student engagement
- Maintain accurate and organized records of student attendance, assessments, skills competencies, and overall progress, including final evaluations
- Monitor student performance and provide timely feedback to support successful completion and certification readiness
- Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages retention and minimizes student withdrawal
- Ensure compliance with all clinical, safety, and infection control standards in lab and clinical settings
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and lab environment, including proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Understand and adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and CCRI policies related to student accommodations
- Collaborate with program coordinators, clinical partners, and fellow instructors; attend meetings as required
- Participate in ongoing professional development, including required instructor trainings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate?s degree in nursing
- Current Rhode Island RN license
- At least one year of full-time experience in a nursing field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- One year of long-term care experience
- Experience as a CNA
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
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