Medical Assistant Instructor

American Institute•Clifton Park, NY

5d•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

A Medical Assistant Instructor or Faculty member cultivates the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance, and review in order to ensure the successful academic program and personal development of each student.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Minimum three years of experience in the field

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience preferred, but not necessary
Medical Assisting certification preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for comprehensive course instruction within specified program
Responsible for providing Program Director/Director of Education with active input in course development (i.e., course descriptions, syllabus creation, textbook material, or equipment review).
Responsible for the creation and revision of daily lesson
Responsible for continued professional growth by attending in-service training and/or continuing education seminars and to attend faculty meetings.
Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic
Responsible for creating a classroom environment which fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development.
Responsible for keeping DOE apprised of student progress (i.e., academic and attendance), especially in terms of performance trends detrimental to the development of a firm educational foundation (academic advisement and early warning forms).
Responsible for providing extra help to those students experiencing difficulty in the mastery of course work.
Responsible for advising students who have minor problems which may be thwarting educational
Responsible for referring students whom have major problems to the Program Director/Director of Education.
Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments within 48 hours to
Utilize instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available resources in the online
Responsible to demonstrate utilization of community resources through arranging guest speakers, field trips and class participation in community service events.
Report damaged, broken, or malfunction equipment immediately to the Program Director/Director of Education.
Required to turn in grades within 48 hours of the end of term
Perform other duties as required by the Program Director/Director of Education.
Enhance the curriculum, which can include devising assignments, worksheets, notes, tests and answer keys, and activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and, and internal policies and procedures.
Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.