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Copper Country Intermediate School District Health Sciences (CNA & Health Careers) Teaching Assistant in Hancock, Michigan
Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for teaching and shaping the future of healthcare? If so, the Copper Country Intermediate School District is hiring an enthusiastic *Career and Technical Education Health Sciences (CNA & Health Careers) Teaching Assistant *to join their team in Hancock, Michigan. Make a real difference by inspiring and guiding high school students on their journey into healthcare.
WHY HANCOCK IS YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE. *It is possible to have it all -- *summers off and a rewarding career **centered amongst the largest fresh waters on earth on a peninsula called the Keweenaw. Lake Superior provides the backdrop to adventure by land, lake, and sky. Make this vision a reality by considering this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, surrounded by award winning school districts, and supported by a team of outstanding teaching professionals.
WHAT WE OFFER.
- $34,600 -- $48,300 annual starting salary.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Accidental death/dismemberment insurance; additional optional insurance benefits available.
- Paid sick days and personal days.
- Retirement plan provided by the Michigan Public School Employee Retirement plan (MPSER).
- Professional development assistance and opportunities for advancement.
- Full-time school-year position. Summers off.
WHAT YOU WILL DO.
- Assist in teaching state-mandated competencies for Health Science programs.
- Supervise, evaluate, and provide feedback to students in clinical, lab, and classroom settings.
- Provide individual or small group support as directed while maintaining a safe, productive learning environment.
- Assist lead instructor with implementing plans that support student success, including accommodations and assistive technology.
- Assist with student visits, tours, internships, clinicals, and work-based learning placements.
- Assist with transporting students to and from offsite locations, if needed.
- Assist with Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) leadership components and manage fundraising for student leadership opportunities.
- Attend and assist with advisory committee meetings and administrative/staff meetings.
- Help deliver units on employability skills and other curriculum standards.
- Stay updated with industry standards; participate in staff development activities for curriculum improvement.
- Assist in delivering state-approved credentials such as CNA, CMA, CPCT/A, CPT, CET, EMT.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required.
- Minimum of 1,600 hours of nursing experience in a long-term care related field.
- Preference given to RN's with at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of recent and relevant experience in an occupation related to nursing instruction and who qualifies as a primary instructor to teach a Nurse Aide program.
- Currently hold a Substitute Teaching Permit, or are eligible and willing to obtain a Michigan substitute teaching permit before the start of the 2024/25 school year.
- Certified CPR Trainer, or able to obtain certification within the first year of hire if selected for this position.
- A calm, confident approach to working with high school students that embodies clear communication skills.
- Ability to provide hands-on support and guidance to a diverse student base with varying abilities.
- A desire to continually increase your knowledge of teaching and an unrelenting ability to make positive change in the lives of students.
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