Community Education - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor

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

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for CNA candidates in accordance with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regulations. Facilitates learning that enables students to complete the Michigan CNA training program and achieve certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active, unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience, with at least one year of long‑term care nursing experience 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.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours.
• Bend, lift, push, pull and assist with patient-mobility simulations.
• Demonstrate clinical procedures and operate training equipment with adequate manual dexterity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Occasional lifting of individuals or training mannequins up to 50 pounds with proper body‑mechanics techniques.
• Work occurs in classroom and skills‑lab settings with periodic clinical rotations in long‑term care or affiliated health facilities.
• Potential exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, and standard healthcare equipment.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to receive a TB screening for long‑term‑care candidates.
• Scheduled to begin February 23 2026 for the next course (non-credit program).

Job Location & Type

Muskegon, Michigan, United States - Part-time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.