Vocational Practical Nursing Instructor 2026-2027

Cape Girardeau Public Schools; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is seeking a Practical Nursing Instructor for a 9-month contract (183 days; 42 Day Extended Contract) to guide nursing education at the Career and Technology Center.

The position requires an RN with a Missouri license, MO teaching certificate for the area, and DESE-approved occupational experience hours or equivalent; strong technology, communication, and organizational skills are essential to manage multiple projects and deliver quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or currently pursuing this degree.
• Must possess Missouri teaching certificate for the area/content.
• DESE-approved hours: 4,000 with degree, or 5,000 with associate, or 6,000 hours with experience.
• Holds current unencumbered MO nursing license and meets instructor approval requirements.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and slides; LMS experience.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication; maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or currently pursuing)

Missouri teaching certificate for area/content

DESE-approved 4,000 hours (bachelor’s)

DESE-approved 5,000 hours (associate’s)

DESE-approved 6,000 hours

Current unencumbered MO nursing license

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Slides/presentations

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Job Title: Practical Nursing Instructor

Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days (42 Day Extended Contract)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director, Career and Technology Center

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or currently working on this degree
• Must possess and maintain a proper Missouri teaching certificate for the area/content to which he or she has been assigned.
• Verification of one of the following:
• Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in the subject area being taught and four thousand (4,000) hours of DESE-approved, related occupational experience obtained within the most recent ten (10) years;
• Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in the subject area being taught and five thousand (5,000) hours of DESE-approved, related occupational experience obtained within the most recent ten (10) years;
• Six thousand (6,000) hours of DESE-approved, related occupational experience obtained within the most recent ten (10) years.
• Holds a current, unencumbered license to practice professional nursing in Missouri and meets all Missouri State Board of Nursing instructor approval requirements.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and slideshow presentation applications.
• Ability to use technology such as learning management and gradebook systems.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once and work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work independently or with others on multiple tasks/projects and complete assignments with specified deadlines.