"Nurse Aide Instructor"

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Aide Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction that prepares students with the knowledge and skills required for safe, entry-level practice in health care settings. The role includes teaching course content through lecture, lab, and clinical modalities. The instructor develops lesson plans and assessments aligned with program competencies and evaluates student performance. This position maintains accurate records, supports program operations, and follows all CCA guidelines and regulatory requirements for nurse aide education.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide in-class, lab, and clinical instruction for nurse aide students using approved curriculum and instructional methods that supports the program learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver lessons and assessments aligned with course competencies.
• Clearly communicate course objectives, expectations, and grading criteria.
• Support student learning through timely feedback and skill remediation.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading and competency records in accordance with college and regulatory requirements.
• Submit grades, no-shows, and required documentation by established deadlines.
• Ensure all instruction, skills assessments, and clinical evaluations meet Colorado Nurse Aide Training Program requirements.
• Maintain current nursing license and required instructor credentials.
• Follow all CCA and program guidelines related to instruction, documentation, and student expectations.
• Participate in required meetings; program and CCA trainings; and assessment activities.
• Collaborate with the Lead Faculty and Department Chair to support program quality and student success initiatives.
• Provide professional communication and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and clinical partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise and evaluate students during clinical rotations to ensure safe and compliant practice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold an active unencumbered professional nursing license or an active unencumbered practical nursing license.
• Have at least two (2) years of nursing experience in caring for the elderly and/or the chronically ill of any age.
• Have completed a course in teaching adults (e.g., Train the Trainer) or have documented experience in teaching adults or have one (1) year experience in managing nurse aides.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Colorado State Career Technical Education Teaching Credential.
  1. Includes two (2) years/4,000 hours or equivalent of professional clinical experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively, building strong relationships with students, faculty, and CCAs community partners.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of teaching experience in didactic, lab, clinical, or skill-based instruction.
• Experience with curriculum delivery using online or hybrid instructional tools.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range:The starting rate is $1,178.00 per credit hour taught.

Deadline to Submit Application Material:Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process:When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@CCAurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@CCAurora.edu.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.