Non-Credit Instructor - Contextualized CNA - Adult Education (part-time)

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Community College is seeking a part-time Non-Credit Instructor to deliver engaging, contextualized instruction that integrates Adult Basic Education (ABE) with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. This role focuses on combining foundational academic skills (reading, writing, math, digital literacy) with healthcare-related content to prepare adult learners for CNA certification, employment, and further education. The instructor will collaborate with CNA instructors, advisors, and program staff to ensure students receive the necessary academic support for success, including passing the state certification exam and transitioning into the healthcare workforce. The position emphasizes academic skill development, workplace readiness, and the application of knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. The instructor will participate in the development and implementation of an Integrated Education and Training (IET) curriculum aligned with the Adult Education College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRSAE) and relevant healthcare content. Responsibilities include maintaining student assessment data, tracking progress, and meeting with students to update goals. This is an in-person, part-time teaching position on the Fall River campus, requiring 9 hours of instruction per week, with additional paid time for preparation, planning, professional development, and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, Adult Learning, English, Health Sciences, or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners in academic or workforce development settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned to established curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes equity and student success.
• Proficiency with technology for instruction, communication, and data management.
• Demonstrated experience assisting students in meeting their education and career goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Bristol Community College does not sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Adult Basic Education (ABE) licensure or Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• Understanding of contextualized instruction and Integrated Education and Training (IET) models.
• Experience collaborating with technical or vocational instructors to integrate academic and occupational content.
• Familiarity with CNA curriculum, healthcare terminology, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver contextualized lessons that integrate literacy, numeracy, language development, and workplace readiness with CNA and healthcare-related content.
• Align instruction with the Massachusetts College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRSAE) and CNA curriculum outcomes.
• Incorporate real-world healthcare materials, such as patient charts, care plans, and professional communication scenarios, into academic lessons.
• Utilize a variety of instructional methods, including group work, project-based learning, and digital tools, to support diverse learning styles.
• Develop a syllabus and daily lesson plans based upon program curriculum and instructional priorities.
• Collaborate closely with CNA instructors to align academic instruction with technical training and certification requirements.
• Participate in the design and delivery of Integrated Education and Training (IET) models that combine academic instruction with occupational training.
• Work with program advisor and CNA instructors to identify and address barriers to student persistence and completion.
• Engage in instructional team meetings to coordinate schedules, share progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development and continuous improvement efforts within the program.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment data, and student outcomes in accordance with organizational and state reporting requirements.
• Support learners in setting and achieving academic, career, and personal goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom culture that promotes respect, confidence, and active participation.
• Participate in professional development related to adult education, contextualized instruction, IET best practices, and healthcare workforce training.
• Complete required college training such as, but not limited to, Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security.
• Demonstrate professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
• Tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level