Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
WORK SCHEDULE:
As needed, year-round when a Certified Nursing Assistant class is being offered by the Division of Workforce Partnerships. Must be able to work up to 19 hours per week when selected to instruct a Certified Nursing Assistant class. Must be available between the hours of 7:00am – 4:00pm and/or 4:00pm – 10:00pm.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor administers the CNA program curriculum in a non-credit academic setting for CCRI Division of Workforce Partnerships. The part-time CNA Instructor is responsible for preparing students for the Rhode Island state licensing written and skill exams and role in a healthcare setting, by way of classroom, skill lab, and clinical instruction. Must be available to instruct all three components of the CNA training program (lecture, skill lab, clinical).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment with learners of varying backgrounds, learning styles, and life experiences
Deliver competency-based instruction in accordance with defined CNA curriculum standards and state regulations
Implement effective lesson plans, including classroom, lab, and clinical components
Communicate course content using a variety of instructional methods to promote learning, skill development, and student motivation
Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction and student engagement
Maintain accurate and organized records of student attendance, assessments, skills competencies, and overall progress, including final evaluations
Monitor student performance and provide timely feedback to support successful completion and certification readiness
Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages retention and minimizes student withdrawal
Ensure compliance with all clinical, safety, and infection control standards in lab and clinical settings
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and lab environment, including proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Understand and adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and CCRI policies related to student accommodations
Collaborate with program coordinators, clinical partners, and fellow instructors; attend meetings as required
Participate in ongoing professional development, including required instructor trainings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree in nursing
Current Rhode Island RN license
At least one year of full-time experience in a nursing field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in nursing
One year of long-term care experience
Experience as a CNA
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.
- Division
- Workforce Partnerships and Institutional Advancement
- Department
- Workforce Partnerships
- Locations
- Flanagan Campus (Lincoln), Liston Campus (Providence), Westerly Education Center, Woonsocket Education Center
- Hourly salary
- $53.04
- Job Type
- Part-Time Staff
- Funding Source
- Third Party
- Exempt?
- No
- Yearly Schedule
- Calendar
- Union
- N/A
- Pay Grade
- N/A
- Application Open Date
- April 22, 2026
- Application Close Date
- May 10, 2026
About Community College of Rhode Island
Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.
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