Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

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The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide instruction in the Nursing Assistant program for 12th graders.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide instruction in the Nursing Assistant program for 12th graders.

Watertown, NY
Full-Time
On-Site
Salary/Pay Scale

$54,672- $62,252

Job Description

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Bohlen Technical Center, Watertown, NY

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $54,672 - $62,252. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.    

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators to provide instruction in the Nursing Assistant program for 12th graders. Duties include:    

     
  • Collaborating with colleagues to integrate academics, literacy, and technology with the high school Nursing Assistant program
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  • Preparing students for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, post-secondary education and/or employment as a nursing assistant.
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  • Integrating 21st Century skills, employability skills, and academic standards with the program and with daily instruction
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  • Networking with hospital and medical staff to establish and monitor student clinical rotations
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  • Meeting / planning with local industry advisory committee for continuous improvement of the program
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  • Instructing a session of Medical Career students each day
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Job Qualifications
     
  • NYS Registered Nurse with a current license required.
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  • Two Years of experience caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill.
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  • New York State Teacher Certification to teach Nurse’s Assistant or Practical Nursing or eligibility for Transitional A Certificate. Candidates applying for a Transitional A Certificate must possess at least the minimum requirements per NYS Education which is a combination of experience in the field, education, and required workshops and tests.  
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  • Teaching experience preferred.
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Have Questions About Certification?

Jefferson-Lewis BOCES provides regional certification services to assist current and prospective educators through the New York State certification process.

Learn more: www.boces.com/certification

Application Procedure:

Complete the on-line application and apply at https://boces.recruitfront.com/Default

Application Deadline is August 28, 2026.