Fire/EMS Instructor

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve seeks an experienced instructor to design and deliver engaging Fire and EMS courses, collaborating with higher education to support CCP credit. Build a future-ready program aligned to state standards and workforce needs.

The role requires at least five years of industry experience in Fire/EMS and five years of teaching in Fire and EMS; license eligibility or Ohio ODE Workforce Development approval is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of documented, relevant industry experience (CTE requirement).
• At least 5 years of documented teaching experience in both Fire and EMS instruction.
• Willingness to work with an institute of higher education to become a CCP instructor.
• Appropriate teaching license or the ability to obtain one through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging instruction in fire and EMS courses
• Develop curriculum aligned to workforce needs, state standards, and student interests
• Collaborate with an institute of higher education to serve as a CCP instructor
• Build and maintain strong industry partnerships
• Establish and facilitate a Program Advisory Committee
• Work closely with school and district staff to ensure a high-quality, future-ready program

Skills

Teaching

Industry experience

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

Teaching license eligibility

Job description

• Position Type: Career/Technical Education/ Career/Technical Education

Must be able to attend required trainings (including summer)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging instruction in fire and EMS courses
• Develop curriculum aligned to workforce needs, state standards, and student interests
• Collaborate with an institute of higher education to serve as a College Credit Plus (CCP) instructor
• Build and maintain strong industry partnerships
• Establish and facilitate a Program Advisory Committee
• Work closely with school and district staff to ensure a high-quality, future-ready program

Anticipated Courses:

• Foundations of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (Subject Code: 170342)
• Medical Terminology (Subject Code: 072150)

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of documented, relevant industry experience (CTE requirement)
• At least 5 years of documented teaching experience in both Fire and EMS instruction
• Willingness to work with an institute of higher education to become a CCP instructor
• Appropriate teaching license or the ability to obtain one through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Development

This role is ideal for a motivated professional who:

• Has deep industry experience in Fire/EMS
• Enjoys mentoring and teaching
• Has strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with high school and adult students
• Thrives in building something new
• Wants to make a lasting impact on students and the regional workforce

Postings current as of 8/8/2026 3:15:53 AM CST.