EMT Academy Instructor

Rural Metro Fire Department; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Response (AMR) Rochester, NY seeks an EMT Academy Instructor to plan, deliver, and evaluate EMT education programs. You will provide classroom, lab, and clinical instruction to develop students' knowledge, skills, and professional behavior for safe prehospital care.

Role requires NYS EMT certification and experience with curriculum development; CIC preferred. Excellent organization, communication, and leadership are essential as you mentor students and ensure compliance with NYS

Qualifications

• Current NYS Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC), preferred.
• Current NYS EMT certification (or higher), required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ EMT field/clinical experience, required.
• Experience with curriculum development and program management, preferred.
• Prior teaching EMS, healthcare, or public safety courses, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EMT curriculum per NYS DOH and AMR standards.
• Submit program materials and reports on time per NYS DOH deadlines.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, materials, and assessments.
• Lead lectures, skill sessions, simulations, and scenario training.
• Evaluate student performance in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
• Maintain attendance and educational records; provide feedback and remediation.
• Promote a positive learning environment and diverse needs.
• Coordinate with scheduling to arrange ride times and labs.
• Stay current with EMS education practices and CME requirements.
• Participate in curriculum reviews and instructor development activities.

Skills

Curriculum development

Program management

Educational instruction

Microsoft Office

Education

NYS EMT certification

NYS Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

American Medical Response (AMR)

Rochester, NY

EMT Academy Instructor

$26-$40/hr. starting rate, based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The EMT Academy Instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students at AMR Rochester. This position provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to ensure students develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to provide safe and effective prehospital patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum in accordance to NYS DOH and organizational standards.
• Ensure timely submission of all program materials, reports and documentation in accordance with NYS DOH requirements and deadlines.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, instructional materials, and student assessments.
• Facilitate classroom lectures, practical skill sessions, simulations and scenario-based training.
• Evaluate student performance in all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) through written examinations, skills testing, and clinical field evaluations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, performance, and educational activities.
• Provide timely feedback, coaching, and remediation to students as needed.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and professional growth.
• Coordinate with the scheduling department to facilitate student ride time experiences and secure qualified laboratory instructors.
• Maintain competency in EMS education practices, clinical standards, and current evidence-based patient care.
• Participate in curriculum review, program improvement initiatives, and instructor development activities as assigned.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintains examination security throughmonitoringall exams and securing evaluation tools under lock and key (or electronic equivalent).
• Remains current with State and local EMS and accreditation requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains and administers NYS CME recertification program per AMR’s recertification agreement.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in other tasks managed within the clinical department, as assigned. (field training, other training courses, investigations, quality assurance, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensing/Certification:

• Current NYS Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC), preferred.
• Current NYS EMT certification (or higher), required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a field/clinical setting as an EMT-B or higher, required.
• Experience with curriculum development and program management, preferred.
• Previous experience teaching EMS, healthcare, or public safety courses, preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Maintain competency in modern instructional technologies, including learning management systems and virtual learning tools. (Jones and Barlett)
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)
• Thorough knowledge of EMS operations, protocols, and standards of care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrates commitment to high-quality EMS education and student success.
• Maintains professional competency and instructional effectiveness.
• Supports organizational goals related to workforce development, clinical excellence, and patient care outcomes.
• Promotes culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global Medical Response (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable - unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Pay Range: $26.00 - $40.00 /hr.

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