Emergency Medical Technician Lead

Cecil College; North East (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Cecil College is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician Lead to oversee the EMT training program. This role involves teaching, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with certification standards while fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates must possess current EMT certification and have prior teaching experience.

Benefits

Sick and safe leave accrual

Voluntary retirement account options

Access to Fitness Center and library

Tuition waiver

Qualifications

• Current EMT or Paramedic certification/licensure in Maryland.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of field experience as an EMT or Paramedic.
• Instructor certification (e.g., EMS Instructor, NAEMSE Instructor Course).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction to EMT and continuing education courses.
• Lead curriculum development to meet National EMS Education Standards.
• Supervise EMT instructors and ensure compliance with accreditation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, education, or related field

Tools

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Curriculum development tools

Job description

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Medical Technician Lead (EMT Lead) is responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery, and evaluation of EMT training programs. This role includes teaching didactic and practical components of EMT curriculum, mentoring instructors, ensuring compliance with state and national certification standards, and fostering a positive learning environment. The EMT Lead serves as a subject matter expert and liaison between the training program, Cecil College, Department of Emergency Services, Cecil County Fire and Ambulance companies and external regulatory bodies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver engaging, effective instruction to students in EMT-Basic and continuing education courses.
• Lead curriculum development and ensure alignment with National EMS Education Standards and local protocols.
• Supervise and mentor EMT instructors, adjunct faculty, and clinical preceptors.
• Coordinate and schedule classroom sessions, labs, simulations, and clinical/field internships.
• Maintain student records, track performance, and provide feedback in accordance with program policies and governing agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with state EMS authority, NREMT, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in student recruitment, orientation, and retention activities.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in EMS education and clinical practice.
• Represent the EMT program at community events, advisory board meetings, and with partner organizations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Current EMT or Paramedic certification/licensure in Maryland.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of field experience as an EMT or Paramedic.
• Instructor certification (e.g., EMS Instructor, NAEMSE Instructor Course, MICRB Instructor).
• Prior teaching or training experience in EMS education.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services, education, or a related field.
• Experience with curriculum development and learning management systems (LMS).
• ACLS, PALS, and CPR instructor certifications.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• May require evening or weekend hours.
• Clinical and lab environments may involve exposure to simulated and real medical scenarios.
• Physical ability to demonstrate EMT procedures, lift equipment, and support student training needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and sitting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

This is a adjunct contract position. The contract will be for a set number of hours to be discussed during the interview process with a rate of $37/hour.

Posted on 6/11/2025.

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.