Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

Saint Louis Job Corps Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction, LLC is seeking a knowledgeable CNA Instructor to support healthcare career training at the St. Louis Job Corps Center. The role focuses on hands-on instruction, preparing students for CNA certification, and building clinical learning opportunities.

The RN or LPN licensed instructor will liaise with healthcare partners to create pathways to employment, while promoting student success and professional development in a dynamic program.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license (RN or LPN) per state CNA instructor requirements.
• Experience in nursing, patient care, or a related healthcare setting.
• Experience teaching nursing assistants, healthcare students, or entry-level staff.
• Knowledge of Job Corps or similar career training programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on instruction in foundational nursing assistant skills and patient care.
• Prepare students for CNA competency evaluations and certification.
• Develop lesson plans and activities aligned with curriculum and program standards.
• Serve as liaison between students, healthcare employers, and community partners.
• Assist in building partnerships that support clinical experiences and employment opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Nursing knowledge

Education

RN/LPN license

Job description

Distinction, LLC is a Tennessee-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Distinction, LLC is seeking a knowledgeable, engaging, and student-focused Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor to support healthcare career training at our Job Corps Center.

This position will play an important role in preparing students for careers in healthcare by providing hands-on instruction, developing essential clinical and professional skills, and helping students understand the expectations of the nursing profession.

In addition to classroom and practical instruction, the CNA Instructor will serve as a liaison between students and community healthcare partners, helping establish relationships that support clinical learning opportunities, career exploration, and potential employment pathways.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about healthcare education, committed to student success, and enthusiastic about helping young adults develop the skills and confidence necessary to enter the healthcare workforce.

What you'll do

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction in foundational nursing assistant skills, patient care, infection control, safety practices, and professional healthcare standards.
• Prepare students for applicable CNA competency evaluations and certification requirements.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional activities, and practical learning experiences aligned with applicable curriculum and program standards.
• Serve as a liaison between students, healthcare employers, and community partners, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships that support clinical experiences, career exploration, and employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted nursing license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as permitted by applicable state CNA instructor requirements.
• Relevant professional experience in nursing, patient care, or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain clinical concepts clearly and effectively to students with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
• Previous experience teaching or training nursing assistants, healthcare students, or entry-level healthcare employees.
• Knowledge of Job Corps or similar career training programs.

Why Join Distinction, LLC?

At Distinction, LLC, we believe career education can create meaningful opportunities for young adults. Our team plays a critical role in preparing students with the technical skills, professional behaviors, and confidence needed to succeed in the workforce.

As a CNA Instructor, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on students' lives while helping develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The pay range for this role is:

59,000 - 64,000 USD per year (St. Louis JCC Main)