Medical Assisting Instructor

Location:

Vancouver, Washington

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Instruct high school juniors and seniors in skills and knowledge leading to entry-level employment or further education in health occupations, specifically medical assisting. Instruction includes a 2.5‑hour session of theory and clinical activities daily. The instructor works closely with Cascadia Technical Academy staff and program advisory committee to upgrade curriculum, and participates in on/off‑site student laboratory placements.

• Manage and teach one section of Medical Assisting, depending on enrollment.
• Assume student supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
• Implement the Medical Assisting curriculum and evaluate daily instruction units to reflect current clinical methods and practices.
• Promote and supervise student leadership (professional development) activities as part of the curriculum.
• Attend all Medical Assisting Advisory Committee meetings and seek consultation and advice from the committee about prevailing practices, equipment, and facilities necessary for maintaining an up‑to‑date competency and instructional program.
• Evaluate student classroom and clinical experiences, maintain appropriate student records, and report student progress to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a positive learning environment; safe and pleasant classroom atmosphere and effective classroom management and discipline procedures while maintaining good instructor/student communication and rapport.
• Organize, manage, and appropriately maintain the instructional facility, equipment, and resources to serve as a positive model to students and provide a safe working environment.
• Work with related instructors in the sending high schools and at the community college to maintain program articulation, a good working relationship, and a positive Skills Center image.
• Be an active team member of Cascadia Technical Academy’s cooperative decision‑making process.
• Work in cooperation with Cascadia Tech administration and staff to positively promote Cascadia Tech, Medical Assisting, and all Academy programs for student recruitment.
• Participate in in‑service activities conducted by the Evergreen School District and the Director.
• Keep current professionally by taking related courses, maintaining involvement in professional organizations, and working in Medical Assisting occupation during summers.

• Hold a current WA State Medical Assisting (MA) Certificate.
• Minimum of three years of medical assisting experience.
• Experience working with medical assistants in a supervisory or instructional environment.
• Knowledge of the health careers profession.
• Must have regular, consistent attendance.
• Prefer prior teaching and/or supervisory experience.
• Ability to effectively present and teach medical assistant and health careers skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an instructional team.
• Demonstrated ability in positive human relations.
• Demonstrated awareness, appreciation and respect of diversity among students and adults.
• Demonstrated organizational ability.
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment.
• Experience and/or training or willingness to take coursework to increase knowledge and use of instructional and management strategies such as First Aid/CPR, Anti‑Bias, Project Based Learning, Standards Based Grading, Restorative Justice, Equity and Trauma‑Informed Practices in Education, Multicultural Education.
• Qualifies for a Washington state Secondary Vocational Teaching Certificate.
• Qualifies for a Type II Driver's License.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Initiates…