Medical Assistant Instructor

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, And Expectations

• Work in a cooperative setting with instructors, students, and support personnel to accomplish the mutual goal of training and placing our students.
• Demonstrates and applies a thorough and accurate knowledge of the teaching field and discipline.
• Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
• Practice excellence in teaching and instruction.
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs.
• Prepare lesson plans and teach course as prescribed by the approved institutional curriculum.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Administer tests and maintain a record of student grades.
• Issue lab assignments and homework.
• Conduct classes in a professional and educational environment.
• Enforce school policies and procedures.
• Exhibit reliability to the students through good attendance and punctuality (i.e., to start and end class on time).
• Maintain proper discipline and order in the classroom so that learning is not hindered by unacceptable student behavior.
• Motivate students to learn and enjoy the material being studied.
• Contribute to the Institution and the community by attending, and participating in, all scheduled faculty and in-service meetings.
• Demonstrate evidence of professional growth and academic currency.
• Participate in retention activities such as but not limited to calling, emailing, and special events for students.
• Advise students on academic issues and record advisement in writing and/or in the campus' database as required by policy.
• Maintain scheduled “office hours” to be available to students for coaching and tutoring.
• Aid in problem solving for student issues.
• Represent the Institute and all affiliated brands in the most professional and positive light at all times.
• Regular, consistent, on-time attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Requirements for teaching General Education and other academic courses: Bachelor’s Degree and appropriate coursework in the assigned teaching field required; At least 1 year of experience teaching in post-secondary education in the assigned teaching field is highly preferred.
• Requirements for teaching Business related courses: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or assigned teaching field; If Bachelor’s Degree is not in assigned teaching field, then at least 2 years of related work experience or evidence of specialized training or competency in the assigned teaching field required; At least 1 year of experience teaching in post-secondary education in business related subjects is highly preferred.
• Requirements for teaching other courses not mentioned above: Demonstrate competency in the assigned teaching field, such as academic or vocational training and credentials, related work experience, licensure, or certification; At least 1 year of experience teaching in post-secondary education in the assigned teaching field is highly preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Or Other Qualifications

• Prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines, and work a flexible schedule.
• Work under minimal supervision and exhibit self-starter traits.
• Take initiative and use independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Successfully interface with office staff and instructors, students and manager.
• Effectively analyze situations and perform conflict resolution.
• Ability to coach and motivate students for goal achievement.
• Ability to research, critically think about and analyze student records and policy for resolution.
• Maintain confidential information and abide by all Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rules and regulations.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data in assigned teaching field to provide up-to-date instruction and information.
• Highly organized and pay attention to detail.
• Passionate belief in the value of our Education Programs.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to talk and hear in person to small and large groups and over the phone.
• Frequently stand and walk during class instruction.
• Occasionally sit at a desk and use a computer or telephone for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle or feel for reaching or lifting with hands and arms.
• Occasional to frequent heavy lifting above the waste and head may be required depending on assigned teaching field.
• Occasional to frequent use of industrial machinery such as welding equipment, HVAC equipment, etc. may be required depending on assigned teaching field.
• Frequent use of the vision for up close inspection of various electronic screens and printed content.

Mental Demands

• A creative mindset.
• Frequent, extended use of a computer and other electronic devices.
• Ability to learn and comprehend instructions and orientation.
• Understand the meaning of words and body language used by current and prospective students, alumni and employers and respond effectively to achieve Institute educational goals.
• Frequent creative thinking and analysis.
• Frequently instruct and counsel students and present instructions in an understandable and effective manner.