Community Education - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor

Overview Muskegon Community College (MCC) is a center for lifelong learning that helps people attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. MCC is an associate degree-granting institution of higher education and an applied technology leader for high-tech, hands-on training. This description reflects the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor role for a non-credit program. General Description The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor is responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for CNA candidates in accordance with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and applicable state regulations. The instructor will facilitate learning that enables students to successfully complete the Michigan CNA training program and achieve certification. This course offering is a non-credit program. Long term-care requires all candidates be willing to receive a TB screening. Essential Functions Deliver instruction aligned with the Michigan Nurse Aide curriculum standards. Supervise and instruct students during clinical and laboratory skills sessions. Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to support diverse learning styles. Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and competency checklists. Conduct ongoing student evaluations (written exams, skills demonstrations, clinical performance). Provide timely, constructive feedback to students. Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and competencies. Ensure training content complies with Michigan state requirements and best practices. Maintain current knowledge of CNA certification standards and regulatory updates. Advise and mentor students regarding academic and clinical performance. Maintain professional development through continuing education. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred and must hold an active, unrestricted license as a professional Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan. Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience and at least one (1) year of long-term care nursing experience in Michigan. Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program, adult learning course, or documented experience supervising nursing assistants. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification. Previous experience in teaching, training, or mentoring is preferred; Michigan Train-the-Trainer certification required. Active participation in hands-on skills demonstrations and clinical supervision is an essential component of the role. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours); capability to bend, lift, push, pull, and assist with patient-mobility simulations. Sufficient manual dexterity to demonstrate clinical procedures and operate training equipment. Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with students, colleagues, and healthcare personnel. Occasional lifting or assistance of individuals or training mannequins up to 50 pounds, following proper body mechanics techniques. Work occurs in classroom and skills-lab settings, with periodic clinical rotations in long-term care or affiliated healthcare facilities. Potential exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, and standard healthcare equipment during instructional activities. Work Demands Mental Demands: Detailed work, deadline orientation, problem solving, multiple priorities, emergency situations, confidentiality, continual interruptions, and work with others. Physical Demands: Standing and walking, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling/twisting/bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching, speaking and hearing, and English communication in person or by phone. Work Environment: Normal office environment with travel to all campus locations required; potential exposure to typical instructional settings. Additional Information Equal Opportunity Employer: Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age, or any other protected status in its educational programs, activities, or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office. Job Location and Status Location: Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Position Type: Part-Time. #J-18808-Ljbffr