Community Education - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor

Muskegon Community College•Muskegon, MI

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Muskegon Community College (MCC) is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor for its Community Education program. This non-credit program aims to prepare students for certification as CNAs. The instructor will be responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating classroom, lab, and clinical instruction in accordance with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regulations. The goal is to facilitate student learning to ensure successful completion of the training program and certification. Long-term care facilities require all candidates to be willing to receive a TB screening.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Must hold an active, unrestricted license as a professional Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan.
Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
At least one (1) year of long-term care nursing experience in Michigan.
Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program, adult learning course, or documented experience supervising nursing assistants.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
Michigan Train-the-Trainer certification required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours).
Capability to bend, lift, push, pull, and assist with patient-mobility simulations.
Sufficient manual dexterity to demonstrate clinical procedures and operate training equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with students, colleagues, and healthcare personnel.
Occasional lifting or assistance of individuals or training mannequins up to 50 pounds, following proper body-mechanics techniques.
Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in teaching, training, or mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction aligned with the Michigan Nurse Aide curriculum standards.
Supervise and instruct students during clinical and laboratory skills sessions.
Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to support diverse learning styles.
Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and competency checklists.
Conduct ongoing student evaluations (written exams, skills demonstrations, clinical performance).
Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and competencies.
Ensure training content complies with Michigan state requirements and best practices.
Maintain current knowledge of CNA certification standards and regulatory updates.
Advise and mentor students regarding academic and clinical performance.
Maintain professional development through continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.