Certified Nursing Assistant Adjunct Instructor

ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL•Washington, DC

138d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct CNA Instructor will teach using the established Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care curriculum and guide learners through classroom instruction, skills labs, and clinical experiences. The instructor ensures adherence to DC Board of Nursing regulations while fostering a supportive, engaging learning environment for adult learners.

Requirements

Current DC LPN or RN license in good standing
Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) required
At least 1 year of teaching experience
At least 2 years of full-time or equivalent clinical experience
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching or supporting adult learners is highly preferred
Train-the-Trainer completion preferred (or experience supervising nursing assistants)
A mission-driven instructor who believes in second chances and adult learner success
A strong communicator who can engage students across diverse backgrounds
An educator committed to equity, compassion, and high-quality CNA training
Someone who thrives in a collaborative, professional environment

Responsibilities

Deliver CNA instruction through lectures, demonstrations, skills training, assignments, and assessments
Supervise skills-lab and clinical training to ensure students meet competency requirements
Maintain accurate student records (attendance, grades, skills checklists) per DC Board of Nursing standards
Evaluate learner progress through observation, testing, and performance assessments
Support the prescreening and onboarding of CNA candidates as needed
Maintain a safe, organized, and student-centered learning environment
Stay current with state/federal CNA training standards
Collaborate with Healthcare Workforce leadership to ensure program alignment and success