CNA Teacher

Kaufman Independent School Dst; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The CNA Teacher at Kaufman Independent School Dst would instruct students in CNA, nursing, and health science courses and prepare them for written and clinical certification exams.

Responsibilities include maintaining detailed records, coordinating with the program director and post-secondary partner, and ensuring NATCEP compliance and student success within district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed Texas nurse or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience in a facility.
• Experience teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.
• Knowledge of NATCEP requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and prepare students for written and clinical certification exams.
• Keep detailed records of student hours in classroom and clinicals.
• Provide necessary information to the program director as needed.
• Maintain records for NATCEP program audits.
• Collaborate with post-secondary partners to meet program requirements.
• Hold and maintain nursing certifications required to teach the course.
• Coordinate with district administration to support program needs and student success.

Skills

RN license (TX)

Nursing experience

Adult education experience

NATCEP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Texas Teacher Certification preferred

Job description

Primary Purpose

The CNA Teacher would instruct students in CNA, nursing, and health science courses.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Texas Teacher Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Be a licensed nurse in the state of Texas (RN preferred)
• Have a minimum of one year of nursing experience in a facility
• Have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides
• Work under the general direction of the program director or be the approved program director who meets the requirement
• Either the program director or a program instructor must have at least one year of experience providing long term care services in a nursing facility.
• If an instructor is an LVN, a NATCEP must have:
  • A director with at least one year of providing long term care services in a nursing facility; or
  • An instructor who is an RN with at least one year of providing long term care services in a nursing facility.

Experience

Experience as LVN, RN, or Nursing Instructor

Major Responsibilities And Duties

The teacher would have to:

• instruct and prepare students for both the written and clinical certification exams
• keep detailed records of student hours both in the classroom and at clinicals
• provide all necessary to the program director if they are not serving as program director themselves
• keep all necessary records for a NATCEP program audit
• work closely with our post-secondary partner to ensure that all requirements for the program are being met
• hold and maintain all nursing certification(s) required to be the course instructor
• work with district administration to ensure that all program needs are being communicated and provided for program compliance and student success

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used

Computer systems, Nursing equipment, AED

Posture

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Frequent walking, bending, movement around buses, cars, and transportation vehicles

Lifting

May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment

Exposure to biological hazards; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

This position requires availability for extended hours and involves diverse interactions within the district community.