Pharmacy Technician Instructor
About The Position
JVS is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician Instructor for its East Orange location in the Workforce Development Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Workforce Development, the instructor provides education to learners preparing for employment as certified pharmacy technicians. Instruction takes place in a classroom and/or laboratory setting and follows the approved curriculum, course syllabus, and program objectives. The role includes preparing trainees for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination and collaborating with the Workforce Development team on career preparation and development.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts degree.
- At least two years of Pharmacy Technician experience and adult education experience.
- Current PTCB certification and a New Jersey Pharmacy Technician license.
- A diploma or certificate in the Pharmacy Technician field from an accredited school.
- At least one year of teaching experience in the subject areas taught, or prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills through a formal teacher education program, comparable training program, or formal in-house training program.
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Zoom and Google Classroom.
- Desire to help others succeed in their career goals.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole.
Responsibilities
- Teach trainees using the approved curriculum and course syllabus.
- Provide technically relevant instruction in classroom and/or laboratory settings according to program objectives.
- Teach concepts of retail pharmacy practice.
- Prepare trainees to take the PTCB examination.
- Collaborate with the Workforce Development team on career preparation and development.
- Teach trainees to perform medication ordering, receiving, storage, preparation, delivery, and disposal functions.
- Maintain daily attendance and grade records in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assess trainees, provide feedback, and participate in program evaluation.
- Suggest improvements to help ensure students meet course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Motivate trainees to participate actively in all aspects of the educational process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
