Part Time CNA Program Director or Instructor

Lone Star Training Center; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star Training Center seeks a Program Director/Instructor to lead our CNA training program in Texas. The role combines program oversight with direct classroom, lab, and clinical instruction to ensure student success and regulatory compliance.

The position requires RN or LVN licensure in Texas and experience in long-term care, with training or supervision of nurse aides preferred. Evening availability may be required to support the program.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN or LVN license and at least one year of long-term care experience.
• Training or experience in adult education or supervising nurse aides.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the CNA training program in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Deliver CNA curriculum per state standards and oversee instructional quality.
• Engage employers and clinical sites to align training with workforce needs and support student placement.

Skills

RN/LVN license

Long-term care experience

Adult education experience

Education

Licensed Nurse (RN/LVN)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Program Director and/or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor provides overall leadership, administration, and instructional delivery for the CNA training program. The role (s) ensure regulatory compliance, instructional excellence, student success, and alignment with workforce and employer needs. The role combines program oversight with direct classroom, lab, and clinical instruction.

During the interview process candidates may express their interest in the Program Director or the Instructor position or both.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Administration

• Provide overall management and oversight of the CNA training program
• Ensure compliance with state nurse aide training requirements and workforce regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, workforce partners, and clinical sites
• Prepare and maintain documentation for approvals, audits, and site visits
• Manage program supplies, equipment, and instructional resources
• Monitor program outcomes including completion, certification, and employment rates

Instructional Responsibilities

• Deliver CNA curriculum in lab and clinical settings in accordance with state-approved standards
• Teach core CNA competencies including patient care, safety, infection control, and professionalism
• Assess student skills, competencies, and readiness for certification examsMaintain accurate instructional records, attendance, evaluations, and student files
• Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment for adult learners
• Prepare students for CNA certification exams and entry-level healthcare employment

Student & Employer Engagement

• Support student retention, career readiness, and job placement efforts
• Coordinate clinical site placements and supervise clinical experiences
• Engage healthcare employers to align training with workforce needs
• Collaborate with admissions and student support teams

Required Qualifications

• Current Texas RN or LVN license, with atleast one year of experience providing long-term care services in a nursing facility.
• Training or experience in adult education or supervising nurse aides

Work Environment

• Classroom, lab, and clinical settings
• Evening availability as required