Adjunct, American Heart Association CPR

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College in Maryland invites applicants for an Adjunct, American Heart Association CPR instructor. Instructors teach CPR Basic Life Support, Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid and related courses following the AHA curriculum, on campus or at clients’ facilities, independently or with a co-instructor depending on class size.

Candidates should be self-motivated, reliable, and flexible, able to meet timelines without on-site supervision, and willing to participate in ongoing instructor

Qualifications

• Must possess current American Heart Association CPR BLS provider certification.
• Excellent public speaking skills; be comfortable in front of a class of adults.
• Must be responsible, on-time and able to teach/organize independently.
• Must be able to attend scheduled instructor training and professional development sessions.
• Must be willing to purchase own instructor training materials prior to training.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations
• Test students and conduct remediation if needed
• Complete post-course rosters/paperwork accurately
• Submit paperwork to department within specific timeline
• Abide by all American Heart Association instruction and program protocol
• Participate in CPR BLS instructor training led by FCC staff (if not currently instructor certified)
• Participate in appropriate professional development and training activities to assure currency in discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Skills

Public speaking

Independent teaching

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

AA degree or higher

Job description

Adjunct Job Title:

Adjunct, American Heart Association CPR

Position Summary:

CPR adjunct instructors teach CPR Basic Life Support, Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid and other CPR and First Aid courses as offered following the American Heart Association curriculum. Instructors may teach classes on campus or at clients’ facilities, independently or with a co-instructor, based on the size of the class. Applicants must be self‑motivated, trustworthy, and flexible. Instructors must be able to meet timelines and complete tasks without on‑site management presence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations
2. Test students and conduct remediation if needed
3. Complete post‑course rosters/paperwork accurately
4. Submit paperwork to department within specific timeline
5. Abide by all American Heart Association instruction and program protocol
6. Participate in CPR BLS instructor training led by FCC staff (if not currently instructor certified)
7. Participate in appropriate professional development and training activities to assure currency in discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
8. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must possess current American Heart Association CPR BLS provider certification
2. Excellent public speaking skills; be comfortable in front of a class of adults
3. Must be responsible, on‑time and able to teach/organize independently.
4. Must be able to attend scheduled instructor training and professional development sessions
5. Must be willing to purchase own instructor training materials prior to training.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous teaching experience (classroom or professional/corporate training)
2. Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification.
3. AA degree or above, preferably in healthcare or allied health field
4. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.