CNA (RN) Instructor

DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC•Dayton, OH

10d

About The Position

Job Corps’ national mission is to educate and train highly-motivated young people, ages 16-24, for successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. Here at Dayton Job Corps Center, we support their mission by teaching eligible young people, the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Students here have access to room and board while they learn skills in specific training areas for up to three years. The program helps them to complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, provides transitional support services, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military. Purpose: Reports to the Career Technical Training (CTT) Manager. Responsible for providing students with CTT instruction in the area of nursing coursework, classroom management, and curriculum development. Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions for the CNA curriculum in accordance with Job Corps requirements and program specifics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Licensed as a registered nurse (RN) by the State Board of Nursing.
Minimum of two years in nursing or teaching.
Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center is located, or is accredited by a professional trade organization
Ability to collaborate in developing lessons, activities, and other instructional supports to ensure that industry certification requirements are addressed in the academic and CTT settings
Ability to tailor instructional methods and expected rates of progress to the learning styles, abilities, and career goals of individual students
Competent in the intervention and correction of inappropriate student behavior and nonperformance
Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer proficiency
Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts classes in the designated area of instruction. Evaluates instructional methods and outcomes and modifies to accomplish learning objectives.
Evaluates student progress and provides remedial tutoring and career counseling as needed.
Participates in staff development training; shares new concepts and techniques with other instructors.
Develops and prepares lessons and recommend curricula changes.
Controls use of equipment and supplies and recommends purchases as needed.
Complies with safety and health regulations.
Participates in the Evaluation of Student Progress (ESP) panels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal, and/or study habits.
Coordinates with Residential Advisors and Counselors to resolve issues affecting student training.
Assists in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting the delivery of course materials and instruction.
Maintains progress and attendance records
Participates in center activities and serves on Workforce Council.
Participates in job development for students assigned in the CTT area.
Develops work-based learning (WBL) sites.
Documents case notes in Center Information System (CIS) monthly per student or as needed.
Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
Reports violations of ethical behavior.
Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.