PT EMT Instructor (Certified Retired Firefighter)

Pinnacle Credit Management; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Legacy Solutions is seeking a Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor to provide high-quality instruction to high school students participating in an EMT/health sciences career pathway program in the North Fort Lauderdale area. The ideal candidate will combine practical EMS experience with a passion for educating and mentoring young people.

The instructor will introduce students to emergency medical services, patient care, safety, professionalism, and other EMT-related concepts

Qualifications

• Current or recent professional experience as an EMT, Paramedic, or EMS clinician.
• Florida EMS license/certification for instructional responsibilities.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, as applicable.
• Strong knowledge of EMS practices, patient care and safety.
• Ability to communicate technical information to high school students.
• Strong classroom presentation, communication and organization.
• Ability to complete required background screening and school clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction to high school students in EMT concepts.
• Teach skills related to patient assessment, CPR/BLS, and trauma response.
• Demonstrate proper use of EMS equipment and procedures.
• Facilitate simulations and hands-on learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, student-centered classroom.
• Assess student understanding and provide feedback.
• Maintain attendance, grades and instructional records.
• Encourage student interest in EMS and healthcare careers.
• Model professionalism and teamwork in patient care.
• Collaborate with school staff and Legacy Solutions as needed.
• Follow all school and safety requirements.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic experience

CPR/BLS certification

Classroom instruction

Communication skills

Background screening clearance

Education

Florida EMS license/certification

Job description

Position Summary

Legacy Solutions is seeking an experienced and engaging Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor to provide high-quality instruction to high school students participating in an EMT/health sciences career pathway program in the North Fort Lauderdale area.

Legacy Solutions is seeking an experienced and engaging Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor to provide high-quality instruction to high school students participating in an EMT/health sciences career pathway program in the North Fort Lauderdale area. The ideal candidate will combine practical emergency medical services experience with a passion for educating and mentoring young people. The instructor will introduce students to emergency medical services, patient care, safety, professionalism, and other EMT-related concepts while providing an engaging, hands-on learning environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction to high school students in EMT and emergency medical services concepts.


• Teach students foundational skills related to patient assessment, emergency response, CPR/BLS, medical and trauma emergencies, infection control, safety, communication, and professionalism.


• Demonstrate appropriate use of emergency medical equipment and procedures.


• Facilitate simulations, skills demonstrations, scenarios, and other hands-on learning activities.


• Maintain an organized, professional, safe, and student-centered classroom environment.


• Assess student understanding and provide constructive feedback.


• Maintain Accurate Attendance, Grades, And Other Required Instructional Documentation.


• Encourage students' interest in careers in EMS, healthcare, public safety, and related fields.


• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, teamwork, communication, and appropriate patient-care standards.


• Collaborate with school administrators, program coordinators, and Legacy Solutions as needed.


• Follow all school, district, program, safety, and student-supervision requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current or recent professional experience as an EMT, Paramedic, or other appropriately qualified emergency medical services professional.


• Appropriate current Florida EMS license/certification for the instructional responsibilities assigned.


• Current CPR/BLS certification, as applicable.


• Strong knowledge of emergency medical services practices, patient care, safety, and professional standards.


• Ability to communicate technical information in a manner that high school students can understand.


• Strong classroom presentation, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to successfully complete all required background screening, fingerprinting, and school-based clearance requirements prior to assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, training, precepting, coaching, or mentoring experience is strongly preferred. Experience working with high school students, career and technical education programs, EMT students, healthcare training programs, or youth development programs is also desirable.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is not only knowledgeable about emergency medical services but who can bring the profession to life for students. The successful candidate should be energetic, dependable, patient, professional, and comfortable combining classroom instruction with hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples.

Schedule

This is a part-time position based at a high school in the North Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. Specific days, instructional hours, and program schedule will be provided during the interview process.