Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

The Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights (IHPCH), a New York City public high school specializing in healthcare career education, is seeking aRegistered Nurse (RN)with a bachelor's degree to join our Health Sciences faculty.

No prior teaching experience is required.If you're passionate about nursing, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a lasting impact, we'll help qualified candidates become certified to teach through the
New York State Transitional A Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification pathway
.

You're not the first to make this career change.Three members of our Health Sciences faculty—includingb>two Registered Nurses and one pharmacist—left clinical practice to become educators. They understand the transition firsthand and are eager to support a new colleague making the same journey.

This position allows you to continue using your clinical expertise while enjoying the work-life balance of the New York City public school calendar—including evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers off.

• Teach Health Sciences coursework that prepares students for careers in healthcare.
• Prepare students for the New York State Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification examination.
• Supervise students during clinical rotations at an affiliated nursing home.
• Create engaging lessons using simulations, laboratory activities, and authentic patient-care scenarios.
• Coach students in professionalism, communication, ethics, teamwork, and patient care.
• Collaborate with educators and healthcare partners to provide meaningful career-connected learning experiences.
• Inspire students to pursue careers that make a difference in their communities.

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Eligibility for the New York State Transitional A Career and Technical Education Teaching Certificate in Practical Nursing

• Experience precepting, mentoring, or supervising nurses, nursing students, or healthcare staff
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for helping young people succeed

The Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights is a small New York City public high school serving approximately 500 students in southeast Queens. As a member of theNew York Performance Standards Consortium
, an
NYC Outward Bound Compass Rose School
, and an
EL Education
partner school, our students engage in rigorous, hands-on learning that prepares them for college, careers, and service.

Students have opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials, including Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic), Pharmacy Technician, and Sterile Processing Technician.

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
• Help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Enjoy a predictable schedule with evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers off.
• Receive comprehensive New York City Public Schools health benefits, membership in the New York City Teachers' Retirement System, and opportunities for salary advancement.
• Join a collaborative faculty committed to student success.

Salary and benefits are provided in accordance with New York City Public Schools and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

If you're a New York State Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree and are interested in teaching—even if you've never considered education before,we encourage you to reach out. We'll be happy to discuss the certification requirements and answer your questions.