EMT Instructor for High School Cadets

Montgomery County (MD); Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is seeking an Emergency Services Instructor to join our team at the Public Safety Training Academy. The ideal candidate will be MICRB certified and experienced in teaching EMT to high school cadets, delivering both didactic and practical instruction with a focus on safety and professional growth.

You will develop curricula, assess learner progress, and coordinate training activities with the cadet program coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Three years of experience in fire suppression and/or EMS is expected.
• MICRB certification as an Emergency Services Instructor preferred or required.
• Instructor I Course or NFPA 1041 Level 1 alignment must be met.
• Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB) certification ongoing.
• AHA CPR Instructor certification is required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver EMT-focused lessons and evaluation tools.
• Provide didactic and practical instruction for HS Cadet Program.
• Plan and coordinate training activities and curricula.
• Deliver courses at MCFRS Training Academy and mentor cadets.
• Collaborate with instructional staff to improve course offerings and outcomes.

Skills

MICRB Instructor

EMT

Curriculum Development

Instructional Delivery

Student Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NFPA 1041 Level 1

Maryland EMT Certification

MICRB Certification

Job description

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is seeking an Emergency Services Instructor to join our team at the Public Safety Training Academy. The ideal candidate will be MICRB certified and experienced in teaching EMT to high school cadets, delivering both didactic and practical instruction with a focus on safety and professional growth.

You will develop curricula, assess learner progress, and coordinate training activities with the cadet program coordinator.