The instructor will deliver American Heart Association (AHA) courses in accordance with AHA curriculum standards. Responsibilities include facilitating video presentations, leading lectures, demonstrating skills, administering skills testing, responding to student questions, and completing all required post-course documentation and rosters. This position may require travel to various training locations. As a course-based role, it offers flexibility-allowing instructors to choose when they are available to teach.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement.
Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful.
Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security.
Team Participation - Support the college by engaging with the division, department, and team members.
Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners.
Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students.
Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities.
Non-Essential Functions
- Plan and execute the AHA curriculum.
- Grade students post AHA exams and skill evaluations.
- Complete rosters, evaluations, and paperwork accurately.
- Stay updated on changes to AHA guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma required. Associate Degree or higher preferred. One or more years' experience in teaching. Must be an AHA Instructor - Not American Red Cross.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor certification in one or more of the following: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Valid Driver's License.
