Practical Nursing Instructor

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces is seeking a Practical Nursing Instructor to prepare students for careers as licensed practical nurses. This role involves developing lesson plans and updating curriculum while providing a sound educational environment for student engagement. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Nursing Education or be enrolled in one and must be a New York State Certified Registered Nurse. Teaching experience is preferred. The position offers a ten-month contract with some summer work required for clinical assignments.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Education or currently enrolled in a Master's Degree in Nursing Education program.
• New York State Certified Registered Nurse.
• Successful teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and organize class time to actively engage students.
• Update the curriculum including activities, assessments, and clinical objectives.
• Assist students in interpreting patients' prescribed therapeutic regimes.
• Maintain appropriate records and student evaluations.
• Confer with students regarding progress in the program.
• Participate in ongoing staff development activities.
• Provide a sound educational environment for student engagement.
• Use technology effectively for instruction and communication.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff.
• Provide individual and group instruction.
• Instruct on safety, patient care and equipment operation.
• Attend faculty meetings and contribute to collaborative work.
• Develop professional development goals and continued education.
• Maintain credentials in the content area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Instructional Technology

Patient Care

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing Education or currently enrolled in Master's Degree in Nursing Education

New York State Certified Registered Nurse

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Adult Education & Workforce Development / Practical Nursing Instructor
• Date Posted: 5/7/2026
• District: Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Boces

Practical Nursing Instructor

Division

Adult Education & Workforce Development

Supervisors

Principal for CTE/Adult Education & Workforce Development and Practical Nursing Coordinator

Description

Prepare students for a career as a licensed practical nurse through the delivery of NYSED accredited Practical Nursing program. Integrate and apply core academic and clinical skills needed for certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Performance Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and organize class time to actively engage students in coordination with other PN staff, Practical Nursing Instructor/Coordinator and Principal.
• Develop and update the curriculum including activities, assessments, and clinical objectives in coordination with other PN staff, Practical Nursing Instructor/Coordinator and Principal.
• Assist students in interpreting patients' prescribed therapeutic regimes.
• Maintain appropriate records and student evaluations.
• Confer with students and other appropriate personnel regarding progress in the program.
• Participate in ongoing staff development activities and involvement in professional organizations.
• Provide a sound educational environment in which all students are consistently engaged in the learning process.
• Use technology effectively for instruction, assessment, record keeping, and communication.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve challenges to their learning.
• Provide individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the student(s) and the requirements of activities.
• Instruct students in the appropriate safety precautions, patient care, and the safe operation of equipment.
• Responsible for the control, storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in collaborative work sessions.
• Develop professional development goals to enhance teaching skills and/or continued education in their career & field.
• Maintain credentials where appropriate in the content area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

Ten-month position, some summer work required for clinical.

Salary

Per Contract

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Education or currently enrolled in a Master's Degree in Nursing Education program.
• New York State Certified Registered Nurse.
• Successful teaching experience is preferred.