Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement match 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligible

PTO exchange

Job summary

Ecker d Connects in Laredo, TX is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Instructor to deliver the CNA curriculum in a Job Corps classroom. You will promote a positive learning environment and tailor instruction to meet program requirements and student goals.

The position involves meeting SMART goals, counseling students on study habits, and coordinating with vocational counselors and instructors to support student success.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center is located.
• Background check and drug screen as required by policy.
• Willingness to pass nationwide background check.

Responsibilities

• Instruct CNA curriculum in accordance with Job Corps requirements.
• Create a positive classroom atmosphere to motivate learning.
• Meet SMART goals established by management each program year.
• Counsel and motivate students on behavior, study habits, and career goals.
• Individualize curriculum to fit student vocations and coordinate with counselors.
• Prepare reports on hours, requisitions, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with the BCL-WBL Coordinator on work-based learning goals.
• Attend monthly meetings with Career Counselors and coordinators.

Skills

Drug screen compliance

Education

CNA certification/licensure

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $60,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
• The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Instructor promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation and learning.
• Meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year.
• Instructs on the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
• Counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems.
• Individualizes Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) curriculum to fit the students' choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program as well as identify possible new WBL site partners.
• Meets monthly with Career Counselors, BCL-WBL Coordinator and trainees on their evaluations.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located, or is accredited by a professional trade organization. (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification)
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Laredo Job Corps Center

1701 Island Street

Laredo, TX 78041

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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