EMSA Preventive Health and Safety (PHS) Instructor

EMSA Preventive Health and Safety (PHS) Instructor

Pay: $25.00–$45.00 per teaching hour 

Job Type: Part-time, contract 

Location: ALLCPR training center, 1631N 1st St, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95112 (additional classes may be arranged at client sites)

About ALLCPR

At ALLCPR, our goal is to raise the standard of community health and safety across the country. We teach CPR, first aid and related life-saving courses at about 150 active locations in more than 30 states, with a focus on:

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support courses

American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification programs

Related health and safety training

We train about 4,500 participants each month. The name ALLCPR reflects our core belief: everyone should learn CPR. Our mission is to give people the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to respond in an emergency.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Preventive Health and Safety (PHS) Instructor to teach California child care providers in line with California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) requirements.

You will teach our 8-hour Child Care Preventive Health and Safety course (7 hours of preventive health and 1 hour of childhood nutrition) in person, using the ALLCPR curriculum submitted to EMSA.

Our PHS program has been submitted to EMSA and is under review. Classes will begin once the program receives EMSA approval.

We welcome experienced PHS instructors, as well as candidates with relevant teaching and health and safety backgrounds who can meet the EMSA instructor requirements before they begin teaching.

Schedule

Classes are mainly on weekends; weekday availability is a plus.

Schedules depend on enrollment, course demand and instructor availability.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the EMSA requirements for Child Preventive Health and Safety instructors under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, §100018.04, including:

Current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification.

At least 24 hours of child preventive health and safety training completed within the

12 months before beginning instruction.

Completion of ALLCPR's PHS instructor training before teaching (8 or 24 hours,

depending on prior instructor experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching EMSA Preventive Health and Safety courses.

Current or prior PHS instructor authorization with an EMSA-approved training

program.

Experience teaching adults, especially child care providers or early childhood

educators.

Background in child care, public health, nursing, health education or a related field.

Familiarity with California child care licensing requirements.

Primary Duties

Teach the PHS course using ALLCPR's curriculum and course format, with no more than 30 students per class. Cover the course topics, including:

– Infectious disease prevention, standard precautions and the daily health check

– Childhood injury prevention, infant safe sleep and safe transportation

– Recognizing and reporting child abuse

– Children with special needs

– Lead poisoning prevention

– Childhood nutrition and California's healthy beverage requirements

– Earthquake and emergency preparedness

Demonstrate and check preventive practices during class, and give the written exam.

Review the curriculum and prepare materials before each class.

Keep accurate attendance, testing and training records.

Follow EMSA training standards and ALLCPR program procedures.

Skills

Clear communication and presentation

Ability to explain health and safety practices to adult learners

Classroom management

Organization and time management

Ability to work independently and follow established procedures

Compensation

$25.00–$45.00 per teaching hour, based on PHS teaching experience, EMSA instructor qualifications, relevant professional and teaching background, and potential for long-term collaboration.

Training Location

ALLCPR training center, San Jose, CA

1631N 1st St, Suite300, San Jose, CA 95112

How to Apply

Send a resume describing your teaching experience and health and safety qualifications.

Please include any previous EMSA PHS instructor authorization, documentation of your PHS training hours, and your current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications.