CNA Staff Instructor - Training Direct

Lindenwood; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for employees and their family members

Comprehensive benefits plan

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

Lindenwood is seeking a Certified Nurse Aid Instructor to provide instruction in the Nurse Aide Training Program. This role includes teaching lecture, laboratory practice training, and supervising clinical work experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of nursing experience, documentation of current licensure, and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, at least one year in long-term care.
• CPR/BLS Instructor certification required within 60 days.
• Experience performing clinical skills with patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes and manage lesson plans appropriately.
• Check and report student attendance and grades.
• Communicate equipment maintenance needs to the Executive Director.
• Attend required meetings and demonstrate professional growth.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Documentation of current licensure as RN, LPN, or CNA

Job description

Professional Summary

The Certified Nurse Aid Instructor provides instruction in the Nurse Aide Training Program to ensure that all students achieve competency in the program objectives. The Instructor will teach all lecture, laboratory practice training, and supervise all clinical work experience located in the long‑term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans at least a week ahead of time.
• Instruct classes using teaching techniques appropriate to adult learners.
• Test students regularly; return graded tests within 2–3 class sessions.
• Report final grades and grade sheets to the office manager daily.
• Check student attendance and report any absences of more than one session to the Office Manager/Registrar immediately.
• Turn attendance sheets into the Office Manager/Registrar at the end of each day.
• Utilize recognized classroom management techniques and report any inappropriate behavior or attitude problems to the Executive Director.
• Begin and end each class period on time.
• Restrict food and drink consumption to break areas in the school.
• Distribute course syllabi and textbooks on the first day of class.
• Attend all regularly scheduled monthly, quarterly, and in‑service meetings.
• Demonstrate professional growth through membership in a professional organization, attendance at seminars, workshops or meetings, continuing education, or outside work in the field of expertise.
• Work with the Executive Director on a plan of action when the instructor's evaluations fall below 85% or for any class in which competency test pass rates fall below 80%.
• Provide adequate notice to the Executive Director when classroom supplies are needed.
• Communicate the need for equipment repair/maintenance in a timely manner.
• Obtain CPR/BLS Instructor certification from Dorsey Schools (AHA) within 60 days.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience with at least one year in long‑term care performing clinical skills with patient care needs.
• Documentation of current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

Working / Physical Demands

Limited travel may be required (0–50%). May be required to work late and on occasional weekends to support business needs. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eleven paid holidays: MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday–Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination‑free educational work environment. Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with TitleIX, which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by TitleIX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.