Medical Careers Academy Instructor

Overview

Medical Careers Academy Instructor at Upper Valley Career Center

Location:

Upper Valley Career Center

Employment Begins:
January 22, 2026 — or As Soon As Possible

Final date to receive applications:
January 21, 2026

Upper Valley Career Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate Medical Careers Academy Instructor to teach high school students. The instructor will deliver engaging instruction aligned to state and industry standards, giving students a solid foundation of knowledge in the healthcare pathway. The instructor will collaborate with the co-teacher to create lessons, provide hands-on training in clinical settings, and foster a supportive learning environment to ensure students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment in the medical field and prepare for higher education.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the program runs efficiently.
• Develop lessons that align with state and industry requirements.
• Deliver engaging instruction that promotes active learning and meets the needs of all students.
• Provide clinical training to equip students with the skills necessary to gain certifications and employment.
• Supervise students during clinical rotations, ensuring a high standard of patient care and professional conduct.
• Foster a positive learning environment to motivate students to achieve success.
• Supervise and assess student progress and performance, provide feedback, and support student growth.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry professionals.
• Maintains accurate record-keeping of student information and ensures confidentiality.
• Embodies high ethical standards.
• Participate in district initiatives and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must complete all requirements for teacher education and licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience as a nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a long-term care setting per the Ohio Administrative Code .
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree; a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Holds a current, unrestricted Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Train the Trainer credential to teach a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program is preferred. If not, be willing to acquire the certification after being hired.
• Experience in medical office processing is preferred.
• Has a strong desire to work with and develop students.
• Ability to actively manage a classroom/lab and monitor student behavior.
• Ability to work with a teaching partner to develop lessons and provide instruction.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with students, peers, families, and industry professionals.
• Possesses excellent social skills and serves as a role model to students.
• Has strong oral and written communication and classroom management skills.
• Displays effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Meets the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educator qualifications.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Able to successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Maintains compliance with drug-free workplace rules, Board policies, and other applicable procedures/guidelines.

Appropriate placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule to be determined by education and experience. Salary will range from $51,017.00 (Class II, Step
0) to $84,160.00 (Class V, Step 10). Base contract is 187 days. Minimum workday is 7 hours per day exclusive of a lunch break. One-year contract with opportunity for renewal.

State Teachers Retirement System, Worker’s Compensation, paid sick/personal leave, partial tuition reimbursement, and tax-sheltered retirement contributions. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered. Some benefits are a shared cost between the employee and the Board of Education.

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Valley Career Center.

The Upper Valley Career Center Board of Education and its staff are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, age, military status, ancestry, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. The Center complies with applicable Federal Laws including Title VI, Title VII, Equal Pay Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related regulations.