CPR Instructor

Reading Area Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is seeking a qualified Part-Time CPR Instructor to deliver American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instruction to students in healthcare programs and community members.

The role offers flexible daytime and evening hours, up to 29 hours per week, with on-campus training at Reading, PA. Current AHA BLS and Heartsaver First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Current instructor AHA BLS and AHA Heartsaver First Aid Card required.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective instructional methods.
• Ability to meet AHA Training Center affiliation, monitoring, and certification renewal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide CPR and First Aid training to community members and on-campus healthcare programs following AHA guidelines.
• Maintain current AHA BLS and Heartsaver First Aid certifications.
• Use AHA-approved materials and instructional methods to ensure quality and consistency.
• Prepare and organize training settings, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain, clean, sanitize, and inspect CPR mannequins and equipment; report issues promptly.
• Assist with ordering and inventory of CPR supplies and training materials.
• Lift and move CPR equipment as needed for class setup and breakdown.
• Enter class records and participant information into college databases with data integrity.
• Collaborate with CPR Coordinator regarding training concerns and logistics.
• Foster positive relationships with staff, partners, and site personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain confidentiality of student records.

Skills

AHA BLS

Heartsaver First Aid

Adult learning principles

Instructional methods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Title: CPR Instructor

11/03/2026

Apply by date: Open Until Filled

Application status: Accepting Applications

Position type: Part-time

If you are chosen for this position, a background check will be required. Full details regarding thebackground check are available here .

$37.00 Per hour

Help Save Lives — Become a CPR Instructor at RACC!

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is seeking a qualified, Part-Time CPR Instructor tojoin our team. This position provides American Heart Association (AHA) CPR and First Aid instruction to students in healthcare programs and members of the community.

Position Highlights:

• Compensation: $37.00 per hour
• Schedule: Flexible daytime and evening hours, up to 29 hours per week
• Location: Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA and surrounding communities. Ready-access to transportation required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide CPR and First Aid training to community members and on-campus healthcare programs, following American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
• Maintain current certification in AHA BLS and AHA Heartsaver First Aid.
• Use AHA-approved materials and instructional methods to ensure quality and consistency in academic instruction.
• Prepare and organize training settings, materials, and equipment to support an effective learning environment.
• Maintain, clean, sanitize, and inspect CPR mannequins and training equipment to ensure functionality and longevity; report any issues promptly.
• Assist with ordering and inventory of CPR supplies and training materials.
• Lift and move CPR equipment as needed to support class setup and breakdown.
• Accurately and promptly enter class records and participant information into college databases, ensuring data integrity, compliance with institutional policies, and proper recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with CPR Coordinator regarding training concerns, class logistics, and program improvements.
• Foster positive working relationships with internal staff, external partners, and class site personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Ensure all equipment remains accounted for and in working condition. Reports any issues or functional problems with equipment immediately after use to the CPR Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Current instructor AHA BLS and AHA Heart Saver First Aid Card required.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective instructional methods.
• Ability to meet AHA Training Center affiliation, monitoring, and certification renewal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred:

• Licensure or certification in a healthcare or emergency medical services field (e.g., EMT, paramedic, registered nurse, medical assisting, etc.).
• Previous experience teaching CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), first aid, or related courses.
• Previous teaching or training experience with adult learners.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current instructor AHA BLS and AHA Heart Saver First Aid Card required.

Share your knowledge. Inspire confidence. Teach skills that save lives!

Reading Area Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For questions about this position please contact Dr. Stacia Visgarda, Dean of Health Professions Division, at [e-mail]