Part-Time Instructor, Nurse Aide

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute seeks a Part‑Time Instructor to teach Nurse Aide and coordinate related activities with college programs and external agencies.

Responsibilities include planning instruction, preparing materials, grading tests, and maintaining attendance/records. Requires Associate Degree in Nursing and an unencumbered North Carolina RN license.

Qualifications

• Prepare, proctor and grade tests; plan instruction and assessments.
• Maintain attendance and performance records.
• Coordinate activities with other programs and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and participate in instruction for Nurse Aide courses.
• Prepare course objectives, syllabi, assignments and tests.
• Provide reports and final grades on time; revise course content as needed.
• Assist in evaluating activities and operations of the program.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

NC RN license

Job description

Part‑Time Instructor, Nurse Aide instructs classes in Nurse Aide and coordinates assigned activities with other college programs, divisions, departments and outside agencies. Provides support to the Coordinator, Nurse Aide.

Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

• Plan and participate in the instruction of classes for the program; prepare supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Prepare objectives, assignments, grading standards, attendance polices and course syllabus to be distributed at first class meeting; select text books; prepare, proctor and grade tests; prepare instructional materials and aids.
• Provide supervisor with objectives and course outlines for each class; begin and end each class on time; turn in reports, final grades and other forms on time; revise course content and objectives as required; administer student evaluations each term; develop new courses in field as required.
• Assist in the evaluation of activities and operations of assigned program; ensure that operations meet the goals and objectives of the college and the needs of the student population.

Marginal Functions:

• Support college functions/cultural activities; assist in the placement of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional duties. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of classroom instruction.
• The mission, goals and objectives of CCC&TI.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
• Safe work practices and procedures.
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contribute to the development of academic mission, goals and objectives which compliment those of the college.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Department.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Environmental Conditions:

The instructor should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office and classroom workspace, and working closely with others.

The instructor must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

Physical Conditions:

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens.

The instructor is required to maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.

Additionally, the instructor must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Scheduling Conditions:

This is a part‑time position working up to 24 hours per week, with availability of contract hours and scheduling (day/evening/online) dependent upon enrollment needs each semester.

Traveling Conditions:

Local travel between the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off‑campus sites may be needed.

Training:

Associate Degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (UDDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is required.

Must be a registered nurse currently registered in North Carolina with an unencumbered license.