Fire & EMS Instructor — Public Safety Education

TrulyHired; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking an experienced instructor to lead high school public safety programs, ensuring curriculum alignment with district goals and state standards. You will collaborate with instructors, supervise testing, and coordinate activities to expand and improve offerings.

The role requires strong content knowledge, instructional planning, and ongoing engagement with community partners to secure qualified instructors and promote student success.

Qualifications

• Must possess or qualify for an Ohio Department of Education career-technical education secondary license.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Firefighting/EMS field.
• Must possess a valid, active Ohio Firefighter Certificate (Firefighter I and II) in good standing.
• Must hold a valid Ohio EMS provider certification at the EMT level or higher, with Paramedic certification preferred.
• Shall maintain firefighter and EMS certificates as set forth in Ohio rules.
• Shall possess and maintain an Ohio Department of Public Services Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Certification.
• Shall possess and maintain an Ohio Department of Public Services Live Fire Instructor Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid EMT-B Instructor certification issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS (Paramedic preferred).

Responsibilities

• Follows prescribed curriculum using approved textbooks, workbooks, and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with instructors to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for program supervision.
• Monitors program tests and testing policies.
• Coordinates meetings and activities that support program expansion and improvement.
• Establishes and monitors continuous improvement efforts for programs and services.
• Collaborates with high school instructors, AWD Fire Safety Services Coordinator, Adult Workforce personnel, and the Charter ODPS Director to ensure efficient coordination and operation of the high school public safety service program.
• Active engagement with community partners, fire departments, EMS agencies, hospitals, and other public safety organizations to recruit qualified instructors.
• Designs meaningful and sequential instruction and relevant learning activities to meet instructional goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content, pedagogy, and students' competencies.
• Prepares and uses daily lesson plans and submits to administration.
• Uses support services and resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Plans management of allocated budgets for daily operations.
• Creates an environment for success and fosters a love of learning while encouraging creativity and risk-taking.
• Maintains positive classroom management with high expectations.

Education

Career-technical education secondary license (Ohio)

Ohio Firefighter Certificate (Firefighter I & II)

Ohio EMS provider certification at EMT level or higher (Paramedic preferred)

Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Certification

Live Fire Instructor Certification

EMT-B Instructor certification

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking an experienced instructor to lead high school public safety programs, ensuring curriculum alignment with district goals and state standards. You will collaborate with instructors, supervise testing, and coordinate activities to expand and improve offerings.

The role requires strong content knowledge, instructional planning, and ongoing engagement with community partners to secure qualified instructors and promote student success.