Noncredit Instructors/Trainers, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CNA Instructors will work collaboratively with the lead CNA instructor/coordinator and teach the Certified Nursing Assistant Program for CCAPE at Cape Cod Community College. The ideal candidates will be dedicated and experienced educators, committed to preparing students to excel in the healthcare field, specifically in certified nursing. The position involves providing classroom and/or clinical instruction, coordinating student placements, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts regulations for CNA training. We are hiring instructors for either a day or evening CNA cohort per the schedule below; hiring will be contingent upon sufficient student enrollment.

Schedule & Program Details:

• Day Option: Tues/Thurs 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Zoom)
• Evening Option: Tues/Thurs 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Zoom)
• All Instructors: Sundays 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (onsite Skills Lab, Main Campus)
• All Instructors for Clinical: 3-4 full 8-hour days on Saturdays and/or Sundays (based on clinical site schedule)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Deliver/teach classroom and clinical instruction for the CNA program in accordance with state regulations and program standards.
2. Regularly meets and advises students related to this program.
3. Participation at program information sessions (if applicable).
4. Coordinates with lead CNA instructor/coordinator to maintain clinical placements for students, ensuring alignment with healthcare facilities' requirements and state certification guidelines.
5. Maintains a positive relationship with clinical sites.
6. Follow CNA program curricula, including assistance (if applicable) with updating course materials to reflect industry standards and regulatory changes.
7. Maintain and submit attendance, grades, student evaluations, and all required documentation and reports per established procedures.
8. Assist with required documents, forms and reporting for grant-funders.
9. Ensure compliance with state requirements for CNA training, certification, and programmatic standards.
10. Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success in healthcare careers.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure with two years of nursing experience, one of which must have been in a level II or level III long-term care facility.
2. Ability to effectively train students as demonstrated by:
   • One year of experience in lesson planning, development of instructional materials, lesson delivery, student evaluation, and remediation in a health care role as an in-service coordinator, staff educator, or other health personnel instructor..
3. Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse group of students.
4. Commitment to promoting high standards of care and professional ethics in nursing education.
5. Knowledge of local health and business communities and potential employment market for CNA graduates.
6. Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple priorities.
7. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in a supervisory role, particularly within healthcare education or clinical settings.
2. Familiarity with Massachusetts state requirements and standards for CNA training programs.
3. Experience coordinating student clinical placements and managing relationships with healthcare facilities.
4. Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Education, or a related field.
5. Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese, or Haitian Creole.
6. No verified history of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation in Massachusetts facilities or programs pursuant to MGL Chapter 111, 72F-72L.
7. No allegations of Medicare or Medicaid fraud.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.



Additional Information:

COMPENSATION : $65 per hour, dependent upon qualifications, teaching experience and field experience. Part-time, up to 18 hours per week, project-based/contract position. Non-benefited, non-unit position.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

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This appointment is subject to the FY2026/27 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.



Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

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