Part Time CNA Instructor

Orleans/Niagara BOCES; Town of Cambria (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Orleans/Niagara BOCES in Sanborn, NY seeks a Part-time CNA Instructor to deliver classroom lectures and hands-on skills training, aligning with state guidelines and the certification program. You will develop lesson plans, supervise clinical rotations, assess student performance, and support learners with remediation and feedback.

Strong RN credentials and teaching certification are required, with experience in long-term care valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold NY RN license.
• Two or more years of RN experience.
• Experience teaching adult learners in a nursing context preferred.
• Knowledge of state guidelines and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging classroom lectures and hands-on skills training per state guidelines.
• Supervise and evaluate students during clinical rotations.
• Ensure curriculum meets regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback, remediation, and support.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance, and competency evaluations.
• Promote a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to coordinate clinical experiences.
• Facilitate and supervise clinical rotations in a nursing facility.
• May require flexible scheduling based on class needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Assessment & feedback

Education

RN licensure in New York

Certification to teacher nurse aide

Licensure as a trade school teacher of nurse aides

Two years experience teaching nursing to adults

Two years experience teaching nurse aides in a nursing home facility

Job description

• Position Type: Adult & Continuing Ed/ Adult & Continuing Ed Instructor
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Adult Education - Sanborn, NY
• Date Available: 12/14/2026
• Closing Date: 11/22/2026

Adult Education Part Time CNA Instructor

As a CNA Instructor, you will use your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students and provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the vastly growing and diversifying healthcare industry. The instructor will use their expertise in the nursing field to develop and deliver lesson plans that meet the needs of our students and the requirements of the certification program. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be critical in ensuring that our program is meeting the needs of our students and the healthcare industry. Additionally, your experience with curriculum development and assessment, as well as your knowledge of the latest developments in the healthcare industry, will be essential in cultivating a successful and enriching learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging classroom lectures and hands‑on skills training in accordance with state guidelines
• Supervise and evaluate students during clinical rotations within the facility
• Ensure curriculum meets all regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Assess student performance and provide feedback, remediation, and support
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance, and competency evaluations
• Promote a safe, respectful, and professional learning environment
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to coordinate clinical experiences
• Facilitate and supervise clinical rotations within a skilled nursing facility
• May require flexible scheduling based on class needs

Required Qualifications

• Hold a valid RN license in the state of New York
• Two (2) or more years of experience as an RN
• At least one (1) year of experience in a nursing home or a long‑term care facility caring for chronically ill

Teaching Qualifications

• Certification to teacher nurse aide
• Licensure as a trade school teacher of nurse aides
• Two years of experience teaching nursing or nursing related programs to adults in an academic setting approved by the NYS Commissioner of Education
• Two years experience teaching nurse aides in a nursing home facility

Completed a professionally recognized course in teaching adult learners