Health Careers: CNA Prep Instructor

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Health Careers: CNA Prep Teacher

Qualifications Profile (Licensure)

Licensure: Must hold a current, valid Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Experience: Minimum of one year of licensed nursing experience.

Train-the-Trainer: Must complete a CNA Program Director/Instructor Training Seminar, frequently offered by Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University School of Nursing, or other approved trainers.

Approval: Must be approved as a Program Director (PD) or Delegated Instructor (DI) by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).

Background: Must be in good standing with the Indiana State Board of Nursing with no verified complaints of abuse or neglect.

Must hold a valid Workplace Specialist II (WSII) License, or valid teaching license, or be eligible for a teacher's license based on education and work experience.

(Eligibility is defined as holding or being eligible for a Workplace Specialist (WS) license by having over 4000-6000 documented hours in the field in the last five years.)

Education: An unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license (IC 25-23-1-1), LPN, or other healthcare professional credentials and be eligible for license based on education and work experience in Health Careers/Science Technology.

Location: J. Everett Light Career Center (JELCC)

Position Start Date: 08/04/2026

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Calendar Length: 185 day contract

FLSA Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate: The teacher salary is based on teaching and work experience in the field of healthcare.

Benefits: Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/benefits

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials.

Essential Functions

• Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of students in assigned subject area(s)
• Assess, monitor, and document student progress through multiple measures, maintaining accurate records and providing timely feedback to students and families
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, social-emotional development, and academic achievement
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, support staff, and caregivers to support student learning

Additional Duties

• The teacher is responsible for monitoring, promoting, and supporting Career-Technical Education by assisting with marketing and public relations as assigned.
• The teacher will provide daily hall supervision prior to class start and after class dismissal.
• Employment Notification: Employment is based on maintaining a substantial enrollment year to year that covers salary and benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep content knowledge in assigned subject area(s) and understanding of adolescent development and evidence-based instructional practices
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying academic levels, English language learners, students with disabilities, and other diverse learners
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with students, families, and colleagues, maintaining professional standards
• Proficiency with instructional technology, learning management systems, and data analysis tools to enhance instruction and track student outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Often

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Often

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds

Very Frequent

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Overhead work

Seldom

CONTACT INFORMATION

Nicole Cooper, Supervisor

317-259-5265 x44017

ncooper@msdwt.k12.in.us

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veterans status.