BLS CPR Instructor (Heartsaver, AED And First Aid)

BLS CPR Instructor (HeartSaver, AED and First Aid)

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Position Title BLS CPR Instructor (HeartSaver, AED and First Aid) Department Workforce Partnerships Position Category Temporary/Part-time About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state's only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

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Job Summary

The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for instructors to teach non-credit, BLS CPR, HeartSaver AED and First Aid Training courses part-time. Instructors work on a part-time basis to teach BLS courses (CPR/AED and First Aid training) under the American Heart Association curriculum.

Responsible for providing instruction in Basic Life Support (BLS) including CPR, AED and First Aid training for all health programs, high school programs, and the community at large on an as needed basis. Course content will include theoretical and hands-on training related to BLS CPR. Instructors may teach classes on campus or at clients' facilities, independently or with a co-instructor, based on the size of the class.

This position is responsible for providing high quality, superior instruction, communicating expectations and performance evaluation to course attendees, providing necessary reports and managing/cleaning equipment. Instructors are responsible for facilitating video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations, testing students, answering questions, and completing post-course rosters/paperwork.

Position may require traveling.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach classes as designed in the assigned specialty area for the American Heart Association when approved and directed.

• Facilitate video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations, testing students, answering questions, and completing post-course rosters/paperwork.

• Prepare and submit electronic and hard copy paperwork and training documentation from the course in a timely manner.

• Evaluate and communicate Candidate performance and progress throughout course.

• Prepare instructional areas, including mannequins, equipment and materials required for the class each day and tear down and prepare equipment for storage following training.

• Ensure all materials and equipment borrowed from host site are returned.

• Care for the equipment by keeping it clean and in good working order; communicating when equipment or supplies are low in stock.

• Attend in-service training, program meetings and other program-related events as needed.

• Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to CCRI's policies and procedures for responding to student requests for accommodations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma.

• Possess current American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor certification and stay current in the AHA curriculum and standards to maintain professional certification.

• Have current AHA Provider status in the discipline for the course and be proficient in all the skills of that discipline.

• Possess strong soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem solving, organization, resourcefulness, flexibility, conflict management, critical thinking, work ethic, etc.).

• Instruct, exemplify, motivate, and advise students in AHA curriculum and skills and assist students in achieving their certification.

• Give clear instruction in a safe, clean, and productive learning environment.

• Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word and Excel, primarily), email, the internet for instruction and program purposes.

• Demonstrate good time management and classroom management skills.

• Interact in a positive and professional manner with students, co-workers, and college partners.

• Work cooperatively within the college community.

• Complete all paperwork, post-course rosters and maintain records as required by CCRI and/or the AHA.

Competencies

• One or more-year(s) experience in teaching.

• Ability to teach effectively in an adult learning environment.

• Certifications in the area of expertise required to teach.

• Two years of field experience with an approved certification or licensure in instructional discipline.

Reports To Program Director Workforce Partnerships Campus Location All Campuses Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information Varies Work Schedule Limited Period Appointment Benefits Salary/Hourly Rate Additional Salary Information Licenses, Tools and Equipment Environmental Conditions Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Application Open Date 05/21/2024 Application Close Date (includes the grace period) Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts.

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311 or emailing humanresources@ccri.edu.

EEO Statement

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

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• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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