CNA Instructor; RN

CNA Instructor

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a CNA Instructor at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Canyon State Academy is located on a scenic 180-acre campus surrounded by Farm student housing for 300 + youth, a Thrift Store, Cafe, Barbershop and Church open to the community incorporating life skills for our students. Along with a fully equipped weight room, football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room & more).

What you will do:

• Provide classroom instruction, skills lab training, and clinical supervision using an Arizona State Board of Nursing–approved CNA curriculum
• Teach and reinforce essential nurse assistant knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors
• Supervise students in clinical settings to ensure safe, ethical, and competent care delivery
• Prepare students for successful completion of the Arizona Nurse Assistant certification exam
• Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, competencies, and student performance
• Ensure a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Collaborate with program leadership and campus staff as needed
• Adhere to all Rite of Passage policies, clinical site requirements, and regulatory standards

To be considered you should:

• To teach in an Arizona Board of Nursing-approved CNA training program, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing or a valid compact RN license with multistate privilege recognized in Arizona
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience providing direct patient care
• At least one (1) year of nursing experience in a long-term care or nursing home setting
• Eligibility to serve as a Nurse Assistant Instructor under Arizona State Board of Nursing regulations
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching or training adult learners
• Experience working with youth in educational, residential, settings
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills

* Schedule subject to change based on the need of the program*

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a CNA Instructor, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.