SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Director delivers class and/or clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods; develops daily lesson plans; advises and tutors students; maintains current and accurate attendance and grade records; remains current in applicable program teaching field; participates in faculty meetings, professional growth activities in the respective field and two (2) in-service training sessions annually. Participates in college activities such as in-services, faculty meetings, student functions, graduation exercises, open houses, new student orientations, and advisory board meetings. Strives for student success by providing quality instruction that results in students’ achievement of course and program objectives, retention of students, and prepares students for entry-level positions in the healthcare field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers curriculum in accordance with approved syllabi, according to program objectives and timelines.
• Employs appropriate instructional methods and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students and modifies where appropriate to meet diverse students’ needs.
• Prepares outlines of instructional programs and training schedules according to established course objectives.
• Observes and evaluates students' work to determine progress, provides feedback, and makes suggestions for improvement.
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Presents lectures and conducts discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence, using visual aids such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
• Administers standardized oral, written, or performance assessments.
• Supervises independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training as necessary.
• Provides individualized tutorial and/or remedial instruction.

EDUCATION:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or the subject area in which they teach.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) or other medical assistant credential issued by AAMA accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or AMT accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required by local, state and/or federal laws or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.
• Current CPR Card.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of occupational (i.e. practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; or
• Three (3) years of occupational (i.e. practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach (if candidate does not meet the education requirement listed above).

Compensation: Minimum $24.46/hr. rate - Maximum $33.03/hr. rate