Adult Ed CPR Teacher - Sub

Career Training – CPR/BLS Instructor

Job Description

Position: CPR/BLS Instructor
Reports To: Coordinator of Career Training
Schedule: As assigned based on program needs

Position Summary

The CPR/BLS Instructor provides high-quality, competency-based instruction in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and AED use for healthcare students and other professions requiring certification. The instructor prepares students to demonstrate lifesaving skills, successfully earn industry-recognized credentials, and meet workplace expectations. This position supports WTAE's commitment to student success, workforce readiness, and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Instructor certification or other WTAE-approved instructor credential appropriate to assigned courses.
• Experience in healthcare, emergency response, workforce training, or related instruction.
• Strong instructional, communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruction & Student Success

• Delivers BLS, CPR, and AED instruction using approved certification curricula and standards.
• Provides hands-on demonstrations, simulations, skills practice, and competency assessments.
• Ensures students demonstrate required skills and complete certification assessments.
• Provides individualized feedback, additional instruction, and remediation when needed.
• Models professionalism, safety, and appropriate workplace conduct.

• Certification & Student Records

• Administers required written and practical assessments in accordance with certifying organization standards.
• Issues or facilitates certification cards and verifies accurate student completion records.
• Maintains attendance, assessment, and certification documentation.
• Reports certification outcomes and students requiring remediation to the Career Training team.
• Ensures certification requirements are completed within established program timelines.

III. Program Coordination

• Collaborates with Career Training instructors, Career Coaches, and the CT Coordinator to schedule training and identify student needs.
• Communicates certification progress, attendance concerns, and student barriers.
• Responds to program communications by the next professional workday.
• Reviews CT Weekly Updates and meets assigned program deadlines.
• Supports certification opportunities for healthcare and other professional training programs.

• Classroom & Equipment Management

• Prepares instructional materials, CPR mannequins, AED trainers, and classroom space.
• Ensures equipment is functional, sanitized, properly maintained, and stored.
• Monitors instructional supplies and communicates purchasing needs.
• Maintains a safe, organized, respectful, and professional learning environment.

• Professional Responsibilities

• Maintains current instructor certification and completes required professional development and district training.
• Accurately clocks in and out and communicates scheduling conflicts promptly.
• Responsible for finding a sub or rescheduling with Coordinator.
• Wears a WTAE identification badge and appropriate professional attire.
• Follows WTAE and district policies, certification standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Completes assigned documentation and reporting within established deadlines.

Programming Time & Performance Expectations

Instructional hours are assigned according to program schedules, enrollment, and approved budgets. Responsibilities include preparation, instruction, skills assessment, certification processing, and remediation.

Performance Standards: High-quality instruction • 100% of students certify • Timely certification • Accurate documentation • Safe instructional practices • Professional collaboration

Position may be filled at any time.