CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR FOR THE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISANT (CNA) COURSE

Maine Township High School District 207; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Township High School District 207 is seeking a Clinical Instructor to supervise CNA students during clinical rotations totaling 50-60 hours. The role runs through the 26-27 school year with rotations January–March 2027, including Wednesday 3:45 pm–8:15 pm and alternate Saturdays 7:30 am–3:30 pm.

The instructor will guide students through patient care, infection control, vital signs, and CNA skills, ensuring safety and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 4 hours of Alzheimer's training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with state CNA training requirements and regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction to CNA students in a clinical setting, adhering to state and institutional guidelines
• Demonstrate and supervise essential CNA skills, including patient care, personal hygiene, infection control, and vital signs
• Oversee student performance, offer constructive feedback, and assess skills
• Communicate with CNA instructor to ensure students meet program requirements for clinicals
• Prepare clinical sites and ensure a safe, conducive learning environment for students
• Evaluate and document student progress in line with the program's curriculum

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR FOR THE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISANT (CNA) COURSE JobID: 2299

• Position Type: Nurse
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: Maine East High School
• Closing Date: 12/14/2026

SUBJECT:Clinical Instructor for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course

SUMMARY

We are seeking passionate and dedicatedClinical Instructors to support our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course for the 26-27 school year. The Clinical Instructor will be responsible for guiding and instructing students through the clinical portion (50-60 hours) of their CNA training, ensuring they gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience required to succeed in their healthcare careers.

• Clinical Instructor will complete at least one clinical group rotation of 50-60 hours
• Clinical rotations take place from approximately January-March 2027
• One Clinical group rotation takes place on Wednesday (3:45 pm - 8:15 pm) and Saturday (7:30 am - 3:30 pm) every other week

CERTIFICATION & QUALIFICATIONS

(Attach any applicable documentation prior to submission)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 4 hours of Alzheimer's training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with state CNA training requirements and regulations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical instruction to CNA students in a clinical setting, adhering to state and institutional guidelines.
• Demonstrate and supervise essential CNA skills, including patient care, personal hygiene, infection control, and vital signs.
• Oversee student performance, offer constructive feedback, and assess skills.
• Communicate with CNA instructor to ensure students meet program requirements for clinicals.
• Prepare clinical sites and ensure a safe, conducive learning environment for students.
• Evaluate and document student progress in line with the program's curriculum.

SKILLS TO SUPPORT THESE RESPONSIBILITIES, including but not limited to

• Organization & Multitasking –Highly organized, efficient, dependable, detail-oriented, and independent worker with a strong work ethic who is able to handle multiple tasks under deadline situations;
• Interpersonal Skills – Exemplary human relation skills with a proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively while working collaboratively with others;
• Professionalism & Confidentiality – Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, and staff
• Additional Qualifications – As determined by the Board of Education and Administration.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Requirements:The role requires frequent sitting, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching. The position may involve lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, such as office supplies or materials.
• Flexibility & Availability:The role requires frequent sitting, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching. The position may involve lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Professional Commitment:This position requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

COMPENSATION

• $52.00/hour

"As a matter of policy, the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other unlawful basis of discrimination, including harassment as defined and provided by the Illinois Human Rights Act and all other applicable state and federal laws shall not be considered either a qualification or disqualification of any applicant"