CNA Instructor — Michigan Training, Part-Time

Muskegon Community College; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Muskegon Community College seeks a Certified Nurse Aide Instructor to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for CNA candidates in line with Michigan LARA regulations. The role enables students to complete the state CNA training and achieve certification.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, supervising clinical and lab sessions, preparing lesson plans, conducting evaluations, and maintaining compliance with state standards, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active, unrestricted RN license in Michigan.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience, with at least one year in long‑term care in Michigan.
• Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program, adult learning course, or documented experience supervising nursing assistants.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
• Michigan Train-the-Trainer certification.
• Experience in teaching, training, or mentoring preferred.
• Active participation in hands‑on skills demonstrations and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CNA instruction aligned with Michigan Nurse Aide curriculum standards.
• Supervise and instruct students during clinical and laboratory skills sessions.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to support diverse learning styles.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and competency checklists.
• Conduct ongoing student evaluations (written exams, skills demonstrations, clinical performance).
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and competencies.
• Ensure training content complies with Michigan state requirements and best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of CNA certification standards and regulatory updates.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic and clinical performance.
• Maintain professional development through continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Student assessment

Feedback delivery

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Muskegon Community College seeks a Certified Nurse Aide Instructor to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for CNA candidates in line with Michigan LARA regulations. The role enables students to complete the state CNA training and achieve certification.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, supervising clinical and lab sessions, preparing lesson plans, conducting evaluations, and maintaining compliance with state standards, while mentoring