Health Careers: CNA Prep Instructor
Job Description
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.
Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.
JOB DETAILS
| Job Title | Health Careers: CNA Prep Teacher |
| Qualifications Profile (Licensure) | Licensure: Must hold a current, valid Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Experience: Minimum of one year of licensed nursing experience. Train-the-Trainer: Must complete a CNA Program Director/Instructor Training Seminar, frequently offered by Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University School of Nursing, or other approved trainers. Approval: Must be approved as a Program Director (PD) or Delegated Instructor (DI) by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). Background: Must be in good standing with the Indiana State Board of Nursing with no verified complaints of abuse or neglect. Must hold a valid Workplace Specialist II (WSII) License, or valid teaching license, or be eligible for a teacher's license based on education and work experience. (Eligibility is defined as holding or being eligible for a Workplace Specialist (WS) license by having over 4000-6000 documented hours in the field in the last five years.) |
| Education | An unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license (IC 25-23-1-1), LPN, or other healthcare professional credentials and be eligible for license based on education and work experience in Health Careers/Science Technology. |
| Location | J. Everett Light Career Center (JELCC) |
| Position Start Date | 08/04/2026 |
| Work Schedule | Full-Time |
| Calendar Length | 185 day contract |
| FLSA Classification | Salaried, Exempt |
| Salary/Hourly Rate | The teacher salary is based on teaching and work experience in the field of healthcare. |
| Benefits | Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/benefits |
JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Position Purpose / Description |
The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials.
Essential Functions |
- Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of students in assigned subject area(s)
- Assess, monitor, and document student progress through multiple measures, maintaining accurate records and providing timely feedback to students and families
- Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, social-emotional development, and academic achievement
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, support staff, and caregivers to support student learning
Additional Duties |
- The teacher is responsible for monitoring, promoting, and supporting Career-Technical Education by assisting with marketing and public relations as assigned.
- The teacher will provide daily hall supervision prior to class start and after class dismissal.
- Employment Notification: Employment is based on maintaining a substantial enrollment year to year that covers salary and benefits.
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Deep content knowledge in assigned subject area(s) and understanding of adolescent development and evidence-based instructional practices
- Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying academic levels, English language learners, students with disabilities, and other diverse learners
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with students, families, and colleagues, maintaining professional standards
- Proficiency with instructional technology, learning management systems, and data analysis tools to enhance instruction and track student outcomes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT |
PERCENT OF TIME
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = 76% and above
|
Ability to stand for extended periods of time | Often |
Ability to carry 25 pounds | Often |
Amount to lift 25 pounds | Often |
Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds | Very Frequent |
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations | Very Frequent |
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter | Very Frequent |
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels | Very Frequent |
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation | Very Frequent |
Ability to operate office equipment | Very Frequent |
Ability to reach in all directions | Very Frequent |
Climbing | Seldom |
Overhead work | Seldom |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nicole Cooper, Supervisor
317-259-5265 x44017
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.