| | | Category: | Other | | Subscribe: | | | Department: | Workforce Development | | Locations: | Springfield, MA | | Posted: | Feb 27, 2024 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | PT No Benefits | | Position ID: | 173067 | | Share | About Springfield Technical Community College :
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. STCC's 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 6,500, 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.
Job Description:
Springfield Technical Community College is looking for a part-time instructor for our Certified Nurse Aide and Home Health Aide Training Program. The candidate must follow all guidelines set by STCC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The candidate selected will be responsible for instructing and preparing our students for the State Certified Nurse Aide Certification test, providing front-line service for students enrolled in the Non-Credit Workforce Training Course in the Nurse Aide field. RESPONSIBILITIES: - The instructor will follow the established curriculum and course content that has been designed for the college.
- Provide lectures and hands-on instruction.
- Create a learner-centered classroom environment and differentiate instruction based on the needs of students.
- Evaluate training effectiveness so that students learn the specific skill sets and knowledge needed to obtain certification and to pursue a career as a nurse aide and/or home health aide.
- Will keep accurate attendance, grade, and skills information as required by the Department of Public Health and the College.
- Ensure that DPH standards are met.
- Establish and maintain a close and positive working relationship with our clinical affiliate(s).
- Coordinate the students' clinical rotation and accompany the students during their clinical experience.
- Work collaboratively with other instructors and/or tutors.
- Compiles and reports grade-related information in line with Workforce Development requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current and valid Massachusetts RN license.
- At least two years of experience as a RN.
- At least one year of experience in a nursing home facility providing care for the elderly or chronically ill.
- Bilingual (Fluent in English & Spanish or English or Haitian Creole preferred).
- Ability to instruct and lead discussions.
- At least one year experience as a teacher, trainer, health care personnel instructor, or direct nurse aide supervisor. This must include experience in lesson planning, lesson delivery, student evaluation and remediation in a position such as in-service coordinator or staff educator in a healthcare setting, or completion of a minimum of 24 Board of Registration in Nursing approved continuing education hours in curriculum development, teaching adult learners and student evaluation.
- Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.
- Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Post-secondary teaching experience.
- Prior DPH instructor approval and experience.
- Working with and assisting a diverse student population.
WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties normally performed in a classroom/lab environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to remain stationary and move about inside an office, classroom or lab. Must be able to operate or use computers, office machinery, copier, calculator etc. This person frequently communicates with students, employees or the community. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. 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.
Additional Information:
Salary: $65.00 per hour, Part-Time Position
Benefits: No
Union: Non-Union
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.
Application Instructions:
All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which 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, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military 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 statutes 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 for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: STCC's 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.
URL: www.stcc.edu
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