Emergency Medical Science Trainer

McHenry County College; Bull Valley (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College is seeking EMS Trainers to provide instruction in the EMS program, guiding students toward licensure and ongoing professional growth. Instructors will teach skills labs and ensure compliance with National EMS Education Standards and IDPH requirements across multiple sites in McHenry County.

Trainers must hold Illinois EMS licensure (EMT/Paramedic or RN) and CPR for Healthcare Providers, with readiness to teach day, evening, or weekend sessions.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• CPR for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to obtain current EMS System Protocol Competency.

Responsibilities

• Teach EMS program per National EMS Education Standards and IDPH rules.
• Deliver skills labs for EMR/EMT/Paramedic scope of practice.
• Provide day, evening, or weekend classes at various locations.
• Confer with students before/after class via college email.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Illinois-licensed EMT/Paramedic/RN

Job description

Workweek

Looking for day/night shift EMS Trainers, hours may vary | Up to 29 hours per week per semester. Rates may vary depending on availability and classes assigned.

Position Summary

Including but are not limited to:

• Provides instruction in the EMS program offered through McHenry County College under the oversight of the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System, for the purpose of eligibility for initial licensure, continuing education, and professional growth in accordance with IDPH Rules and Regulations and the National EMS Education Standards
• Teaches skills labs in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards and the IDPH requirement for certification/licensure at EMR, EMT, or Paramedic scope of practice
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed
• Available to teach at various locations throughout McHenry County where EMS classes are held
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles to satisfy the different learning styles of students
• Physical ability to perform functional requirements of the position.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Illinois Licensed EMT, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse
• CPR for Healthcare Provider
• Ability to obtain current EMS System Protocol Competency
• 3 years' experience providing direct patient care in the prehospital, Emergency Department or Critical Care setting
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertisespecific to assigned teaching content
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Adheres to policy/procedure and safety standards of McHenry County College and the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System.

Required Qualifications

• Illinois Licensed EMT, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse
• CPR for Healthcare Provider