EMS Academy Lead Instructor — Shape Tomorrow’s Medics

Life Ambulance Network; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

On-site continuing education

EMS career advisers

Job summary

LifeLine Ambulance is seeking an EMT Lead Instructor to guide its EMS academy. You will plan, schedule and teach EMT classes, arrange guest instructors, and mentor both students and fellow instructors under the Director of Education.

The role requires current IDPH EMT-B/Paramedic licensure, lead instructor licensure, and a minimum of three years’ field experience with instructional duties. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current IDPH EMT-B or Paramedic licensure.
• Current IDPH Lead Instructor licensure.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a licensed EMT-B or Paramedic.
• Previous EMT-B or EMT-P teaching experience.
• AHA BLS Instructor Certification preferred but not required.
• Personable with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment with improvisational skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and related areas.
• Flexibility to maintain a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily class activities.
• Manage the learning environment.
• Monitor student attendance.
• Provide evaluations and feedback to students, course coordinator, and medical director.
• Manage discipline and grievance issues.
• Maintain records as required by EMS system, IDPH and NREMT.
• Deliver didactic content, direct and control classroom discussions, conduct practical skills development sessions, evaluate student performance.
• Grade quizzes, tests, projects and homework assignments.
• Design/develop and effectively use testing instruments.
• Mentor students and instructors.
• Adhere to the course syllabus and develop lesson plans.
• Maintain office hours and participate in department meetings and seminars.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

LifeLine Ambulance is seeking an EMT Lead Instructor to guide its EMS academy. You will plan, schedule and teach EMT classes, arrange guest instructors, and mentor both students and fellow instructors under the Director of Education.

The role requires current IDPH EMT-B/Paramedic licensure, lead instructor licensure, and a minimum of three years’ field experience with instructional duties. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.