Nurse Aide Instructor

Nurse Aide Instructor

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

1011 Page Street, Troy, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00168

Division

Instruction & Student Services

Department

Health & Human Services

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Supervises: None

FLSA: Exempt, Faculty

The Nurse Aide Lead Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality classroom, laboratory, clinical, curriculum, and continuing education instruction in the Nurse Aide program and related nursing courses as needed. The instructor prepares students to safely and competently provide nursing care and services for individuals of all ages under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in a variety of healthcare settings. The position supports student success through effective teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and collaboration with healthcare partners and community stakeholders.

Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Nurse Aide Program Responsibilities:

• Teach Nurse Aide courses in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings in accordance with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) requirements and North Carolina Community College System standards
• Demonstrate and evaluate nursing assistant skills and procedures.
• Work with the Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator to maintain course schedules and class preparation.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local health care facilities, businesses, the community, and governmental agencies to assess their training needs and to keep them informed of the services and programs available through the college.
• Ensure that all programs and courses offered are in strict adherence to the State Board of Community Colleges Code, regulating authorities, and local college policies and procedures related to Curriculum and Continuing Education programs.
• Set up training courses by securing faculty, room space, instructional equipment, and software as needed.
• Be thorough in planning with healthcare industry personnel, including timely follow-through and follow-up activities.
• Assist with identifying processes that foster student learning, effective teaching, and relevant course content for continuing education, resulting in achievement of identified outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among department faculty, staff, administrators, and other college departments to support program operations, student success, and institutional goals.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, which may include evenings, early mornings, and some weekend work.

Instructional Duties:

• Initiating requests for necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring that resources are available and aligned with course needs.

• Attending graduation functions and ceremonies, representing the department and the college in a professional capacity.

• Fulfilling all contract provisions, including participating in required meetings and completing work assignments and responsibilities within the contract period.

• Maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times, serving as a representative of the college both on and off-campus.

• Assisting the Department Chair/Director with updating and refining the curriculum to ensure its relevance and alignment with academic and industry standards.

• Maintaining current course syllabi, ensuring that course content is accurately described and that learning outcomes and objectives are clearly communicated.

• Creating an effective and engaging learning environment that encourages student success, fosters engagement, and supports diverse learning styles.

• Being responsible for the content and delivery of all assigned courses, which may include face-to-face, online, hybrid, hyflex, and blended modalities.

• Following the course description set forth in the common course library to ensure consistency and alignment with program expectations.

• Implementing student-centered instructional strategies that are designed to assist all learners in meeting the course objectives, with a focus on promoting active learning and student success.

• Being familiar with academic support services and other student resources available at the college, and encourage students to utilize these resources to enhance their academic performance.

• Posting and maintaining required office hours, ensuring availability for student consultations, academic advising, and addressing student concerns.

• Participating in recruitment activities as assigned, helping to promote the department's programs and engage prospective students.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records such as:

• Daily attendance

• Grades

• Veterans and financial aid attendance reports

• Other assigned instructional records

• Assisting in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and supplies for each course, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course contact and institutional goals.

• Taking responsibility for the inventory and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course content and institutional goals.

• Being knowledgeable about accreditation standards and providing data and evidence necessary for accreditation processes and program evaluations such as program learning outcomes, student learning outcomes, and general education outcomes.

Professional Development

• Continuously updating knowledge and skills in the respective teaching fields to remain current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. This includes attending relevant workshops, conferences, and pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.
• Assisting in the recruitment, orientation, registration, retention, academic advising, placement, and follow-up of students, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed academically and professionally.
• Continuously working to enhance personal teaching skills, incorporating the latest educational technologies and pedagogical strategies to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall instructional effectiveness.
• Taking full responsibility for developing and implementing an effective professional development plan, ensuring that the plan aligns with both personal growth and departmental goals.

Other Duties:

• Attending all mandatory meetings, including those related to professional development, and participating in key campus events such as graduation, employee meetings, etc., demonstrating a commitment to the college community.
• Serving on college committees and attending meetings as assigned and/or requested, contributing to the governance and strategic initiatives of the college.
• Supporting, following, and enforcing all College policies and procedures, ensuring compliance within the department and promoting a culture of accountability.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chair/Director, Dean, or Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, assisting with tasks and projects that contribute to the success and goals of the department and college.

Qualifications & Degree Requirements

• An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is required; a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Masters Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license.
• Two years of work experience working as a Registered Nurse (4000 hours).
• One year RN experience (2000 hours) in a long-term care facility (facility must be licensed as a skilled nursing facility or be a skilled nursing facility which is a distinct part of a hospital) or supervise or teach students in a long-term care facility.
• Must be a Certified CPR Trainer.
• Completion of a course in teaching adults, or experience in teaching adults, or experience in supervising nurse aides.
• Experience teaching Nurse Aide courses at a community college is preferred.
• Must provide documentation of immunizations, annual TB skin test, and flu vaccine.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The Nurse Aide Instructor must be able to perform and demonstrate nursing assistant procedures and skills in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Duties require standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and manual dexterity sufficient to demonstrate patient care techniques and operate instructional equipment. The position involves work in educational and healthcare environments with potential exposure to infectious materials and communicable diseases. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montgomery Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Employer Montgomery Community College

Address 1011 Page Street

Troy, North Carolina, 27371

Phone 910-898-9634

Website https://www.montgomery.edu/employment