Instructional Technician - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 40%

Instructional Technician - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 40%

Salary

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Location

6500 Soquel Drive/318 Union Street, Aptos/Watsonville, CA

Job Type

Hourly (1%-49%)

Job Number

2026-02211

Department

Nursing

Division

HPS (School of Health and Public Service)

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here.

Employment Opportunity

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

This part-time (40%, 16 hours per week), 10-month-per-year Instructional Technician - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position performs a variety of standard to difficult instructional program support and administrative activities in support of the District's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; performs related duties as required or assigned.

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillos commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500+ students per term. As of the 2025 Academic Year, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native(<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Starting Salary Range: $28.23 to $32.68 per hour; plus 5% annual increases up to step 7, maximum initial salary step placement on the classified salary schedule is step 4. Part-time (40%, 16 hours per week) assignment, 10 months per year. Mondays and Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with evenings and weekends as required. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits: This part-time assignment is not eligible for insurance-related benefits or PERS retirement benefits.

As a classified staff member at Cabrillo College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Demonstrates and assists CNA students with hands-on skills such as vital signs, patient transfers, hygiene care, bed-making, infection control, basic nursing procedures, and safely operates and demonstrates the safe use of specialized hospital equipment; duties may be performed for English Language Learners in English/Spanish.
• Sets up, installs, maintains, services, and arranges for the repair of medical clinic and laboratory equipment for use in classes, workshops, laboratory sessions, and supplemental tutoring; ensures all required equipment, materials, and supplies are available for classes and other sessions in accordance with instructor requirements.
• With support from faculty, develops and presents learning materials and instructional exercises to students, individually or in groups; prepares purchase orders and maintains an inventory of clinical and office materials and supplies to meet instructional requirements; obtains bids and participates in negotiating prices for specialized equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary learning environment and the security of special, technical, or hazardous supplies and equipment for faculty and students.
• Compiles, maintains, and processes instructional materials, program forms, certificates, and related documentation as directed by instructors.

Other Duties:

• Coordinates the pickup and disposal of sharps, pharmaceutical, biohazardous, and infectious medical waste through designated disposal services, as directed by the District.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff; or an equivalent combination of training and experience OR
• Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with college-level coursework, or certificate program, preferably in the human sciences, or allied health divisions AND experience working with students in a health program, educational support work which has included interaction with students in a classroom setting, or work in the program area to which assigned
• Bilingual in English/Spanish OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desirable:

• Biliterate in English/Spanish.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, clinical procedures, practices, methods, and equipment used in nursing and CNA practice.
• Common technologies, materials, and supplies used in a learning environment.
• Basic health and safety practices applicable to the CNA program.
• Applicable laws and regulations governing the CNA Program, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and HIPAA regulations.
• Study and learning techniques and strategies applicable to assisting students in the CNA program at a level necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Hazardous materials management and disposal practices and procedures.
• District policies and procedures governing purchasing and accounts payable activities.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment including computers and applicable software programs.
• Principles and practices of sound business communications, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Convey understanding and empathy for students' learning issues and challenges.
• Explain course materials and concepts clearly and at a level and in a manner that accurately conveys information and supports students in reaching their educational goals; tutor students individually or in groups.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and technical support to instructors in carrying out their instructional responsibilities.
• Accurately, thoroughly, and clearly answer students' subject-matter, equipment-use, and technology questions or refer to appropriate faculty.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for computer hardware, peripherals, and business and specialized equipment and software used in CNA course laboratories.
• Demonstrate safe practices and procedures in the use of specialized medical office equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, and databases.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment that requires the use of initiative and judgment; coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Uphold the District's mission, values, and objectives, including equity and Guided Pathways.
• Support an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.

Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements

• A valid California driver's license or ability to access and use alternative transportation.

Additional Information

Application Process:

• Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) Professional References and answer all supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining that the minimum qualification requirements have been met, including:

• Information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application noting current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, if applicable

• Attach resume

• Attach all unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, displaying any degrees conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicants expense - click here for more information

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters or letters of reference) for this position will not be reviewed. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, Social Security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas. A position eligibility pool may be established to fill other full-time, part-time, or substitute assignments as needs arise.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR, as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. Selected applicants will be required to pass a bilingual test prior to being hired. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

Cabrillo College currently provides a benefit stipend contribution for medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees and eligible dependents. Please note: Employees who work less than 1,040 hours per year are not eligible for benefits. More than part-time contracts will receive a pro rata benefit stipend based on the percentage of assignment.

Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and as such contribute 8% of their monthly salary to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis. (For additional details you can visit the CalPERS webpage.)

For more information related to benefits, please visit the Cabrillo College Human Resources Benefits webpage on our website.

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IMPORTANT: All applicants are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the screening and selection process. Be concise, yet specific and informative in your responses to these supplemental questions. "See resume", "Will be answered during interview", attachments, or links/URLs (unless a question specifically requires it) will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to the questions in the following boxes. Please indicate below that you have read and understood these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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This position may occasionally require work, class setup, or tutoring support during weekends to accommodate CNA program schedules. Are you available and willing to work occasional weekends as needed?

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This role supports diverse student populations, including English Language Learners (ELL), by explaining technical concepts, medical terminology, safety guidelines, and hands-on skills (which may include English/Spanish support). Please describe your strategies and experience in working with or supporting English Language Learners or bilingual students in an educational, tutoring, or healthcare setting

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Are you Bilingual in English/Spanish and would you be able to pass a Bilingual proficiency test?

• Yes
• No

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This position has a required bilingual English/Spanish component. Please note what you feel your proficiency with this requirement is in terms of Speaking/Conversational English/Spanish, and your familiarity with Medical/Technology Terminology by noting your proficiency in these areas as Advanced, Fluent, Intermediate, Basic, or None.

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Are you Biliterate In English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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Have you attached all documents listed as required in the "Application Process" section of the Job Bulletin to this application?

• Yes
• No

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I understand and reconfirm my consent and authorization that if I am a final candidate for this position, Cabrillo College or its authorized agent(s) may conduct comprehensive, job-related background and/or reference checks, including job history, criminal history, identity check, and/or fingerprinting. This reconfirmation question and its answer are confidential and will not be seen by the Search and Selection Committee.

• I agree
• I do not agree

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Employer Cabrillo College

Address 6500 Soquel Dr

Building 1550

Aptos, California, 95003

Phone (831) 479-6217

Website http://cabrillo.edu