Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor

Billings-Public-Schools; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS retirement

Discretionary/sick days

Job summary

Billings Public Schools is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor to deliver classroom, skills-based, and clinical instruction that prepares students for state certification and healthcare careers. Responsibilities include assessing student performance, maintaining required records, coordinating clinical experiences and testing, and ensuring compliance with Headmaster requirements.

The role requires MT RN/LPN licensure, teaching experience or coursework, and two years of nursing

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN licensure in Montana.
• Must have completed a teaching course or have teaching experience.
• Two years of nursing experience; at least one year in long-term care.
• Must complete Nurse Aide Training Program Application for Program Coordinator/Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CNA curriculum including basic nursing skills, patient care, and safety practices.
• Create a positive learning environment and maintain a safe classroom per regulations.
• Evaluate student performance via exams, skills demonstrations, and clinical observations.
• Maintain accurate records of grades/attendance and provide daily lesson plans online.
• Coordinate clinical skills practice at local healthcare facilities.
• Collaborate with CNA instructors and district staff to ensure program quality.

Skills

Teaching experience

Nursing experience

CNA curriculum knowledge

Education

RN or LPN licensure in Montana

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor JobID: 5895

• Position Type: High School Teaching
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026
• Date Available: August 2026
• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) INSTRUCTOR

Location: Career Center
Starts: August 2026
BEA Salary Schedule
FTE: 0.5
TRS RETIREMENT; DISCRETIONARY/SICK DAYS

Position Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Teacher delivers classroom, skills-based, and clinical instruction that prepares students for state certification and healthcare careers. Responsibilities include assessing student performance, maintaining required records, coordinating clinical experiences and certification testing, and ensuring compliance with Headmaster requirements. The teacher also collaborates with district staff and healthcare partners while providing a safe, supportive learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver the school-provided CNA curriculum, including basic nursing skills; patient care, treatment, and mobility; medical terminology; and safety practices.
• Create a positive, supportive learning environment that promotes student success while maintaining a safe, orderly classroom consistent with health and safety regulations and professional standards.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, examinations, practical skills demonstrations, and clinical observations at a local healthcare facility.
• Maintain accurate records of student grades and attendance and provide daily lesson plans through the district's online platform.
• Coordinate and facilitate clinical skills practice at a local healthcare facility, ensuring students follow all facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other Career Center CNA instructor(s) and supervisory/support school district staff to ensure program quality, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Guide students in exploring career options, understanding workplace expectations, and preparing for certification examinations.
• Coordinate student schedules to ensure timely completion of required knowledge and skills certification testing.
• Complete all required certification documentation and maintain compliance with Montana Headmaster requirements.

Minimum Qualifications for Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Safety - Assurance Division -CNA instructor requirements, including:

• Current RN or LPN licensure in the State of Montana
• Must have completed a course in teaching, or have experience in teaching, or experience supervising CNAs
• Must have two years of nursing experience; at least one year must be in the provision of long-term care services
• Must complete "Nurse Aide Training Program Application for Program Coordinator and/or Instructor", and submit to office of Headmaster for processing
  • This information can be found at:
  • https://dphhs.mt.gov/oig/Certification/cna
  • https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/oig/CertificationBureau/NATPInstructorApplication.pdf

Minimum Qualifications for Billings Public Schools:

• Complete online application
• Background check w/fingerprint

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Closes: Open Until Filled
* Please Note: Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.