EMS Lead Instructor & Program Mentor

Life Ambulance Network; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Uniforms

On-site continuing education

Family culture environment

EMS career advisers

Job summary

LifeLine Ambulance in Illinois is seeking an EMT Lead Instructor to oversee the EMS academy. The role involves planning, scheduling, and delivering EMT classes, coordinating guest instructors, and mentoring staff.

The candidate must hold IDPH EMT-B/Paramedic licensure, IDPH Lead Instructor licensure, and NAEMSE Part I certification, with at least three years of EMT/Paramedic teaching experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current IDPH EMT-B or Paramedic licensure.
• Current IDPH Lead Instructor licensure and NAEMSE Instructor Part I Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as licensed EMT-B or Paramedic.
• Teaching experience with EMT-B/EMT-P preferred (AHA BLS Instructor).
• Personable with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment and improvise.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and related areas.
• Flexible schedule to be available as needed.
• Ability to present information to adult learners.

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 IDPH and NREMT.
• Deliver didactic content and supervise practical skills sessions.
• Grade quizzes, tests, projects and homework.
• Design and use testing instruments.
• Mentor students and instructors.
• Adhere to the course syllabus.
• Develop and use lesson plans.
• Maintain office hours and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Personable & organized

Strong communication

HIPAA & OSHA knowledge

Adaptable in fluid environment

Education

IDPH EMT-B/Paramedic licensure

IDPH Lead Instructor licensure

NAEMSE Instructor Part I Certification

Job description

LifeLine Ambulance in Illinois is seeking an EMT Lead Instructor to oversee the EMS academy. The role involves planning, scheduling, and delivering EMT classes, coordinating guest instructors, and mentoring staff.

The candidate must hold IDPH EMT-B/Paramedic licensure, IDPH Lead Instructor licensure, and NAEMSE Part I certification, with at least three years of EMT/Paramedic teaching experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.