High School EMT Instructor — Hands-On EMS Education

Kent Career Tech Center (East); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Kent Intermediate School District's Kent Career Tech Center (East) in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Health Careers Instructor EMT to deliver the Michigan curriculum for Health Careers and oversee EMT-related instruction for high school students.

The role requires state licensure, EMS experience, and ability to manage labs, assessments, and student progress while coordinating with the Medical Director for regulatory compliance and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in Health Science (CIP Code 51.000) with appropriate industry licensure
• OR Occupational Certificate (IOC) 4,000 hours of paid recent (last 5 years) and relevant work experience in Healthcare and current licensure
• Prefer valid Michigan Professional/Provisional Teacher Certification in a related science
• Communication, organizational and networking skills required
• Experience working with high school-age students and a diverse student population is preferred
• Must meet State and Federal certification requirements and be BLS CPR certified.
• Work Experience in Emergency Medical Services is required
• Certifications from the Bureau of EMS and Trauma & Preparedness Division of EMS required.
• Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, and submit licensure information for certification through LARA
• Experience with working with Medical Director for State Regulations with LARA

Responsibilities

• Instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
• Develop project-based learning experiences and effectively integrate lab equipment into student learning and assessment
• Assign lessons and correct homework
• Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress
• Keep attendance records, and maintain record keeping as necessary for state licensure
• Maintain a positive system of classroom management
• Meet with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Perform related duties such as sponsoring activities or student organizations and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems
• Facilitate work-based learning experiences for students (field trips, job shadows, internships, job placement), including clinicals with an EMT service
• Promote and market the Health Careers program and overall KCTC programs
• Provide evaluation and development of the Health Careers curriculum
• Prepare students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician certification examination
• Ensure a safe lab and classroom environment
• Honor the KCTC mission, vision, core values, and indicators of student success

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Diversity & inclusion

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

State CTE teaching certificate preferred

Tools

Job description

Kent Intermediate School District's Kent Career Tech Center (East) in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Health Careers Instructor EMT to deliver the Michigan curriculum for Health Careers and oversee EMT-related instruction for high school students.

The role requires state licensure, EMS experience, and ability to manage labs, assessments, and student progress while coordinating with the Medical Director for regulatory compliance and ensuring a safe learning environment.