Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program Instructor

POWER CENTER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Power Center Academy High School in Memphis is seeking an experienced nursing instructor to deliver the TCAT CNA curriculum, supervise clinicals, and assess student progress within a 12‑week, 120‑hour program.

RN preferred; an LPN with required instructional qualifications will be considered. The role is a part‑time, independent contractor position, coordinating with TCAT and school staff to ensure program standards and successful student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN or LPN licensure; RN preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience, including at least one year in long‑term care.
• Demonstrated teaching, training, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 60 hours of classroom instruction using the TCAT CNA curriculum.
• Provide 60 hours of clinical instruction and supervision at a long‑term care facility.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, grades, and program documentation.
• Coordinate with TCAT representatives and school personnel regarding schedule and documentation.
• Prepare and grade assignments; provide timely feedback on student performance.
• Ensure 120 instructional hours are completed within the 12‑week program period.

Skills

Nursing

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Education

RN or LPN licensure

Job description

Position Overview

Power Center Academy High School, a part of Gestalt Community Schools, is seeking a qualified and experienced nursing professional to serve as the instructor for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, offered in partnership with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). The instructor will be responsible for delivering the established TCAT curriculum, providing classroom instruction, supervising students during clinical experiences at a designated long-term care facility, and evaluating student progress to ensure all program requirements and instructional standards are met. Registered Nurses (RNs) are preferred; however, qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who meet the required experience and instructional qualifications will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

1. Classroom Instruction

• Provide 60 hours of classroom instruction using the established TCAT CNA curriculum.
• Deliver lessons and facilitate instructional activities that prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level CNA employment.
• Provide instruction in a classroom setting with an anticipated student-to-instructor ratio of 25:1.
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment that promotes student participation, skill development, and professional readiness.
• Demonstrate and reinforce appropriate nursing practices, patient care techniques, and healthcare standards.

2. Clinical Instruction & Supervision

• Provide 60 hours of clinical instruction and supervision at the designated long-term care facility.
• Maintain a student-to-instructor ratio of 15:1 during clinical instruction.
• Demonstrate and reinforce proper nursing assistant techniques, procedures, and patient care practices.
• Supervise students as they apply classroom knowledge and demonstrate required clinical competencies.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and evaluate student competency in the clinical environment.
• Monitor student performance and provide feedback to support skill development and professional readiness.

3. Student Assessment & Documentation

• Maintain accurate attendance records, grades, student assessments, and required program documentation.
• Evaluate student progress and clinical competency in accordance with TCAT curriculum requirements.
• Provide timely feedback and communicate student performance concerns as needed.
• Complete required instructional and program documentation within established timelines.

4. Preparation & Coordination

• Dedicate approximately 3–4 hours per week to lesson preparation, grading, instructional planning, and administrative responsibilities.
• Coordinate with designated TCAT representatives and school personnel regarding program expectations, scheduling, student progress, and required documentation.
• Participate in reasonable program-related meetings and communications to support successful program implementation.

Part‑Time Commitment & Scheduling Flexibility

This position offers a part‑time instructional opportunity with a defined 12‑week commitment. The instructor will be responsible for completing 120 instructional hours, consisting of 60 hours of classroom instruction and 60 hours of supervised clinical instruction. The anticipated instructional commitment is 10 hours per week over 12 weeks. Additional time will be required for lesson preparation, grading, student assessments, and administrative responsibilities (approximately 3–4 hours per week).

Available Instructional Days & Times

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Wednesday: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (or 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Scheduling Flexibility

The school is open to working collaboratively with the selected instructor to establish a weekly schedule that accommodates their existing professional commitments while meeting program requirements. Scheduling may incorporate a combination of weekday afternoon and Saturday instructional hours to provide flexibility in the number of days the instructor is required to teach each week. While the specific days may vary by mutual agreement, the weekly schedule must provide approximately 10 instructional hours. The final schedule will be mutually established prior to the start of the program and must ensure completion of all 120 instructional hours within the 12‑week program period.

Program Structure & Instructional Expectations

The CNA training program consists of 120 instructional hours, structured as follows:

Program Component Required Hours Student‑to‑Instructor Ratio

Classroom Instruction 60 25:1

Clinical Instruction & Supervision 60 15:1

Total Instructional Hours 120

Work Arrangement & Compensation

This position is structured as a part‑time independent contractor engagement, with compensation provided through an agreed‑upon instructional stipend. Interested candidates should submit a current resume and applicable documentation demonstrating their nursing experience and teaching/training qualifications.

Join us in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure. RN candidates are preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional nursing experience, including at least one (1) year of experience working in a nursing home or long‑term care facility.
• Demonstrated teaching, training, or supervisory experience.

Teaching/Trainer Experience Requirement

• 1. A resume documenting experience supervising or training Certified Nursing Assistants in a long-term care facility.
• 2. A resume documenting experience teaching adults in a classroom or instructional setting.
• 3. A copy of a recognized Train‑the‑Trainer or equivalent instructor certification. A formal Train‑the‑Trainer certificate is not required when a candidate's professional experience demonstrates qualifying teaching, training, or CNA supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching or training nursing students or healthcare professionals.
• Experience supervising CNAs in a skilled nursing, nursing home, or long‑term care environment.
• Familiarity with CNA clinical competencies, patient care standards, and long‑term care practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and instructional skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with high school students, school personnel, and postsecondary education partners.
• A demonstrated interest in mentoring and developing future healthcare professionals.