Part Time Bilingual CNA Instructor (Multiple Positions Available)

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967 Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia IT Security Nursing Robotics Sonography Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCCs highly-regarded transfer programs in Business Engineering Liberal Arts Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6500 evening weekend and online students STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty staff and students. With respect we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual cultural and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful committed and socially responsible graduates.

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is seeking a part-time Bilingual Instructor to deliver comprehensive training for its Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certificate CPR Certification Home Health Aide (HHA) Training and Alzheimers & Neurological Disorders program. The selected candidate will deliver instruction in accordance with guidelines established by STCC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).

The Instructor will provide high quality instruction and prepare students with the knowledge clinical skills and professional competencies required for entry-level employment in healthcare settings and successful completion of the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Certification examination.

The ideal candidate will be committed to student success skilled in adult education and experienced in long-term care and home health settings.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver instruction using the established college-approved curriculum and course materials.
• Provide classroom lectures and hands-on clinical skills training.
• Foster a learner-centered classroom environment and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Assess and evaluate student learning to ensure mastery of required skills and competencies for certification and employment as a Nurse Aide and/or Home Health Aide.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance grades and clinical skills documentation in compliance with DPH and college requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with Massachusetts DPH standards and regulations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clinical affiliates.
• Coordinate student clinical rotations and supervise students during clinical experiences.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors tutors and Workforce Development staff.
• Compile and submit grade-related and program documentation as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Current and valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a long-term care setting.
• Bilingual proficiency (Fluent in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead instruction and facilitate discussions.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a teacher trainer healthcare instructor or direct nurse aide supervisor including:
  • Lesson planning and delivery
  • Student evaluation and remediation
  • Experience as an in-service coordinator or staff educator in a healthcare setting or
  • Completion of at least 24 Board of Registration in Nursing-approved continuing education hours in curriculum development adult learning theory and student evaluation.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with a diverse faculty staff and student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Prior DPH instructor approval and teaching experience.
• Experience working with and supporting diverse student populations.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is primarily performed in a classroom and laboratory environment on campus and at the assigned clinical facility with moderate noise levels. The position requires:

• Ability to remain stationary and move throughout classrooms labs or office spaces.
• Ability to operate computers office equipment and instructional technology.
• Frequent communication with students faculty staff and community members.
• Ability to exchange accurate information in various settings.
• Ability to drive to and from the clinical facility.

Salary: $65.00 per hour
Benefits: No
Union: No
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

All available positions are located at: applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter** resume and three (3) professional references.

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials licenses certifications and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity sex disability religion age veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related conditions gender identity sex characteristics sex stereotypes 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 statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment or retaliation shall be referred to the Colleges Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator Kathryn C. Senie Ed.D J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCCs personnel and academic decisions programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility merit or fitness of applicants employees and students without regard to race color creed religion national origin age disability sex marital status military service gender identity genetic information sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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