EMS Instructor-1

Silver Cross Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan with a match

PTO and Sick time

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking an EMS Instructor to join the EMS Education Program. The role focuses on classroom, laboratory, and simulation-based instruction, primarily supporting the Paramedic Program, with possible EMT content as assigned.

Responsibilities include delivering content, evaluating students, developing exams, and supporting National Registry preparation and program quality initiatives. Licensure and lead instructor certification are required, with a minimum of 3 years EMS

Qualifications

• Illinois Paramedic or RN license in good standing.
• Illinois EMS Lead Instructor certification.
• Minimum 3 years EMS experience.
• Strong instructional and communication skills.
• Available to teach on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays with a minimum one instructional day per week.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned didactic content.
• Participate in laboratory and simulation activities.
• Develop and update instructional materials.
• Assist with exam creation and review.
• Maintain academic records.
• Participate in faculty meetings.
• Support accreditation and program quality initiatives.
• Mentor students and provide remediation when needed.
• Serve as a professional role model and advocate for evidence-based EMS practice.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Education

Illinois Paramedic or RN license

Illinois EMS Lead Instructor

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and deliveryof unrivaled experiencesfor our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way_you_want to be treated.

Position Summary: The EMS Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and simulation-based instruction within the Silver Cross Hospital EMS Education Program. The instructor primarily supports the Paramedic Program but may also teach selected content within the EMT Program as assigned. Responsibilities include delivery of educational content, student evaluation, examination development, and supporting student success and National Registry preparation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Teach assigned didactic content
• Participate in laboratory and simulation activities
• Develop and update instructional materials
• Assist with exam creation and review
• Maintain academic records
• Participate in faculty meetings
• Support accreditation and program quality initiatives
• Mentor students and provide remediation when needed
• Serve as a professional role model and advocate for evidence-based EMS practice.

Required Education and Skills:

• Illinois Paramedic or Registered Nurse License in good standing
• Illinois EMS Lead Instructor
• Minimum 3 years of EMS experience
• Strong instructional and communication skills
• Availability to teach on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, with a minimum commitment of one instructional day per week.

Preferred

• NREMT Certification
• Prior Paramedic Program teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree

Work Shift Details:

Various, Varies

Department:

EMER MEDICAL SVCS EMS

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$27.99 - $34.99

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.