Health Assisting Instructor - CTE

HHS DEAN; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Health Assisting Instructor to lead the CTE program, integrating Massachusetts Health Assisting Frameworks and hands-on clinical education for students pursuing healthcare careers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, use of educational technology, and collaboration with local healthcare partners to create meaningful work-based learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Health Assisting required or eligible to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum five years of recent, full-time healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development & Instruction: Teach and integrate MA Health Assisting Frameworks and curriculum with safety, nursing skills, medical office tasks and clinical skills.
• Student Engagement & Mentorship: Evaluate student performance and guide career pathways in healthcare.
• Classroom & Lab Management: Maintain safe learning spaces and supervise equipment and supplies.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner with CTE Director, co-op coordinators, and local providers for hands-on learning.

Skills

Communication

Educational technology

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Health Assisting Instructor - CTE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954130
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging.

Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan , "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well‑being.

Many successes contributed to Holyoke's return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include:

• The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent, an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years
• Meaningful, applied learning opportunities for high school students, including theme-based academies, career vocational technical education programming, work-based learning, and advanced coursework
• A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring, contributing to more students reading at grade level
• A thriving dual language English/Spanish program, where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural

• More than one-third of Holyoke teachers identify as people of color, a 19-point increase over 10 years. Many partnership programs support staff to earn licensure or additional certification.

Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us , our recent accomplishments , and our commitment to equity .

PERSPECTIVA GENERAL DEL DISTRITO

Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público que cuenta con 11 escuelas de prekínder a 12.° grado y acoge a casi 4 800 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 % se identifica como latino o latina. Empleamos a casi 1 300 personas que, en conjunto, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes altamente diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que creen firmemente que todos los niños pueden aprender y aprenderán, y que se esfuerzan diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia.

El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke , "Avanzando Juntos," se basa en nuestras fortalezas previas y, al mismo tiempo, sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje estudiantil a través de una nueva perspectiva sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos en colaboración y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes.

Existen numerosos logros que permitieron a Holyoke recuperar el control local después de 10 años de administración judicial. Entre estos logros se encuentran:

• La tasa de graduación más alta registrada, del 77.1 %, lo que representa un aumento de más de 15 puntos porcentuales en 10 años
• Oportunidades significativas de aprendizaje práctico para estudiantes de secundaria, que incluyen academias temáticas, programas de educación técnica y vocacional, aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y cursos avanzados
• Un enfoque integral de la alfabetización temprana que combina una sólida instrucción básica con tutorías individuales, lo cual ha contribuido a que más estudiantes lean a nivel de grado
• Un próspero programa bilingüe de inglés/español, en el que casi 900 estudiantes avanzan hacia el bilingüismo, la biliteracidad , y la biculturalidad.

• Más de un tercio de los maestros de Holyoke se identifican como personas de etnicidad diversa, lo que representa un aumento de 19 puntos porcentuales en 10 años. Diversas colaboraciones con programas que han contribuido a que miembros del personal obtengan sus certificaciones o credenciales adicionales.

Visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke para obtener más información sobre nuestra comunidad , nuestros logros recientes y nuestro compromiso con la equidad .

Overview

Dean Tech seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to join our Career and Technical Education (CTE) team as our second Health Assisting Instructor. This role is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that integrates the health assisting frameworks. The program aims to prepare students for various healthcare roles by covering a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills. We seek an educator who can inspire and prepare students for a wide range of career paths in the healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development & Instruction:
  • Teach and integrate the Massachusetts Health Assisting Frameworks and curriculum.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that include:
    • Safety and Health Standards: Infection control, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and workplace ergonomics.
    • Basic Nursing Skills: Measuring vital signs, patient hygiene, and basic patient care procedures.
    • Medical Office Skills: Electronic medical records management, appointment scheduling, and patient intake processes.
    • Clinical Skills: Administering medications, assisting with diagnostic tests, and understanding human body systems.
    • Patient Communication: Professional communication techniques, patient interview skills, and cultural competency in healthcare.
    • Emergency Response: Basic life support (CPR), first aid, and handling medical emergencies.
• Student Engagement & Mentorship:
  • Evaluate student performance through practical exams, written tests, and project-based assessments.
  • Mentor students on the importance of continuing education and career opportunities in healthcare, including pathways to roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, and other healthcare positions.
  • Guide students in understanding ethical and professional standards in healthcare.
• Classroom & Lab Management:
  • Manage the classroom and laboratory environments to ensure a safe and effective learning space.
  • Maintain and supervise the use of medical equipment and supplies, ensuring they meet industry standards.
  • Implement and oversee safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with the CTE Director, co-op coordinators, and local healthcare providers to offer students practical learning experiences and work‑based learning opportunities.
  • Communicate with parents, school counselors, and healthcare professionals regarding student progress and opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure & Experience:
  • Current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure in Health Assisting required. Candidates who do not have this license are still welcome to apply.
  • A minimum of five years of recent, full‑time experience in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, clinic, or nursing home is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in both clinical practice and educational settings is highly desirable but not required.
• Education:
  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Health Sciences, or a related field is required.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Proficiency in using digital tools and educational technology to enhance the learning experience.
  • Ability to interpret and apply student performance data to tailor instructional strategies.
• Desirable Attributes:
  • Experience working in an urban educational setting.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Holyoke Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national Origin, ancestry, age, sex, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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