Course instructor job description
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Example course instructor requirements on a job description
Course instructor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in course instructor job postings.
Sample course instructor requirements
- Master's degree in the relevant field
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
- Expertise in course content and curriculum development
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
Sample required course instructor soft skills
- Passionate about teaching and helping students succeed
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and student needs
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and engage in open dialogue with students
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically
Course instructor job description example 1
Trocaire College course instructor job description
Primary Functions: Performance of NCLEX-RN and/or LPN review course.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned associates degree in nursing; a license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York, evidence of at least one-year of experience in Nursing as an RN or LPN. Experience in teaching or mentoring preferred with a record of understanding the needs of students and a strong commitment to nursing as a profession.
Essential Job Functions:
* Performance of class content instruction & teaching activities as they relate to NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination
* Co-development of instructional material for the NCLEX-RN and/or LPN review course in alignment with the NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination
* Facilitation of instructional feedback specific for NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination
* Availability for three (3)- six (6) hour classes on Saturdays (8am-2 pm) in-person
* Maintain records of student success on NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination upon completion of the review course.
Position Specifications and Working Conditions:
The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimal physical effort is required. Operate personal computers and related equipment. Travel will be required for offsite trainings. Employee needs to be able to drive a private passenger automobile or to arrange for alternative transportation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with physical limitations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands with fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned associates degree in nursing; a license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York, evidence of at least one-year of experience in Nursing as an RN or LPN. Experience in teaching or mentoring preferred with a record of understanding the needs of students and a strong commitment to nursing as a profession.
Essential Job Functions:
* Performance of class content instruction & teaching activities as they relate to NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination
* Co-development of instructional material for the NCLEX-RN and/or LPN review course in alignment with the NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination
* Facilitation of instructional feedback specific for NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination
* Availability for three (3)- six (6) hour classes on Saturdays (8am-2 pm) in-person
* Maintain records of student success on NCLEX-RN and/or LPN examination upon completion of the review course.
Position Specifications and Working Conditions:
The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimal physical effort is required. Operate personal computers and related equipment. Travel will be required for offsite trainings. Employee needs to be able to drive a private passenger automobile or to arrange for alternative transportation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with physical limitations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands with fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Course instructor job description example 2
Celestar course instructor job description
Celestar Corporation has an IMMEDIATE NEED to identify an Incident & Awareness Assessment (IAA) Course Instructor - Mid Level who will be seated in Arlington, VA supporting the National Guard Bureau J2. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to apply for this challenging opportunity.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly
About Us :
Celestar, a Veteran Owned Company is Very Competitive with Salaries and Benefits. As an example, we offer Company Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employ Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance as well. We also offer a 401K retirement company match, paid Holidays and Personal Time off.
Duties:
* Conduct analysis using intelligence and information from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security issues and developments that are regional or functional in nature.
* Provide all-source analytic support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence analytic requirements.
* Conduct a maximum of 10 IAA mobile training sessions (MTT) within the "54".
* Update current Program of Instruction (POI) materials, course checklist, course schedule, class roster and coordinate with host units to reserve training facilities ensuring these facilities have adequate classroom space, audio and visual support, and other logistical considerations required to execute the course.
* Submit POI and all course materials to the Government for review and approval.
* Coordinate guest instructors to cover additional sections of the course to include interagency partners and other agencies.
* Review the course critiques provided by the students and provide a summary report on the class results and critique responses to the NGB J237 Branch Chief 10 business after completion of the course.
* Provide recommendations for updates to the JIT IAA Course POI materials to ensure the training is current and relevant to all laws, regulations, operating tactics, techniques, and procedures.
* Monitor and recommend change requirements based on the feedback received on Shared Situational Awareness applications
* Assist in processing new Domestic Operations Awareness and Assessment Response Tool (DAART) account requests for NGB and the interagency. Must ensure new account users signed the Authorized User Agreement and completed cyber training and intelligence oversight, either prescribed by their service or the DAART cyber and IO briefing.
* Deliver reporting in print, digitally or verbally as requested by NGB J25 Division leadership based on the current needs of the organization and coordinate with counterparts in other Joint Directorates (such as J3, J5, and J8) and NGB senior leaders to support governance meetings such as, but not limited to DMAGs, JROCs, TANKs, and their sub-meetings.
* Must be willing/able to travel to include deployments
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Requirements:
* At least 8 years of experience with at least a portion performing relevant duties in the past 2 years
* Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
* Demonstrates ability to communicate
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a Best Athlete Selection Process! Please ensure that the required and/or desired experience is reflected on your resume to receive fair and competitive consideration.
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Celestar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.
A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by January 18, 2022. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Celestar, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption prior to starting employment.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly
About Us :
Celestar, a Veteran Owned Company is Very Competitive with Salaries and Benefits. As an example, we offer Company Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employ Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance as well. We also offer a 401K retirement company match, paid Holidays and Personal Time off.
Duties:
* Conduct analysis using intelligence and information from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security issues and developments that are regional or functional in nature.
* Provide all-source analytic support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence analytic requirements.
* Conduct a maximum of 10 IAA mobile training sessions (MTT) within the "54".
* Update current Program of Instruction (POI) materials, course checklist, course schedule, class roster and coordinate with host units to reserve training facilities ensuring these facilities have adequate classroom space, audio and visual support, and other logistical considerations required to execute the course.
* Submit POI and all course materials to the Government for review and approval.
* Coordinate guest instructors to cover additional sections of the course to include interagency partners and other agencies.
* Review the course critiques provided by the students and provide a summary report on the class results and critique responses to the NGB J237 Branch Chief 10 business after completion of the course.
* Provide recommendations for updates to the JIT IAA Course POI materials to ensure the training is current and relevant to all laws, regulations, operating tactics, techniques, and procedures.
* Monitor and recommend change requirements based on the feedback received on Shared Situational Awareness applications
* Assist in processing new Domestic Operations Awareness and Assessment Response Tool (DAART) account requests for NGB and the interagency. Must ensure new account users signed the Authorized User Agreement and completed cyber training and intelligence oversight, either prescribed by their service or the DAART cyber and IO briefing.
* Deliver reporting in print, digitally or verbally as requested by NGB J25 Division leadership based on the current needs of the organization and coordinate with counterparts in other Joint Directorates (such as J3, J5, and J8) and NGB senior leaders to support governance meetings such as, but not limited to DMAGs, JROCs, TANKs, and their sub-meetings.
* Must be willing/able to travel to include deployments
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Requirements:
* At least 8 years of experience with at least a portion performing relevant duties in the past 2 years
* Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
* Demonstrates ability to communicate
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a Best Athlete Selection Process! Please ensure that the required and/or desired experience is reflected on your resume to receive fair and competitive consideration.
Join a company that truly cares about its employees!
Celestar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.
A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by January 18, 2022. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Celestar, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption prior to starting employment.
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Course instructor job description example 3
YMCA of Greater Boston course instructor job description
Ropes Course Instructor (Full Time Seasonal)
Reports to: Camp DirectorHours: Up to 40 Hours Per Week
Organization:
The YMCA Is the nation's leading nonprofit, committed to strengthening communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. In Boston, the Y is over 150 years old, successful in empowering people of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. In neighborhoods across greater Boston, the Y is community centered and has the presence and partnerships to deliver positive change. Every day the Y's impact is felt, whether it's an adult who chooses a healthy lifestyle; a child who is inspired to learn a new skill or a community that comes together for the common good. The Y. So Much More.
Program Implementation
+ Keeps safety of campers as the first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional wellbeing with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times.
+ Creates and implements a theme related, progressively challenging, ropes and team building curriculum which uses high and low ropes equipment and activities with no equipment. Utilizes equipment and activities as a medium to educate and promote healthy activity. Thinks outside of the box.
+ Documents ropes curriculum and keeps examples for following years.
+ Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation.
+ Creates an active, engaging environment.
+ Models the qualities of YMCA values to campers, CIT's, parents and staff. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
+ Acts as staff peer leader, who sets an example for how all other staff should act and present themselves.
+ Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
+ Communicates clearly and concisely their expectations and needs for counselors during their period.
+ Keeps a direct line of communication open with supervisors.
+ Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and creates necessary documentation.
+ Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
+ Assists with planning and implementing Camp Special Events and Family Night Activities.
+ Assists with the coordination of camp activities. Actively participates in and takes ownership of all aspects of camp program, including special events, openings, closings, and extended hours.
+ Attends all staff meetings and training sessions. Becomes familiar with provided training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.
+ Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly. Takes inventory of their supplies weekly and updates camp directors with respect to supply needs.
+ Assist with pre or post care and/or transportation as assigned. Ensures that a name to face is taken before and after any transitions.
+ Performs other duties as required by supervisor. Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself.
+ Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
+ Available up to 40 hours per week Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7am-6pm.
+ Works in outdoor environment/sun exposure.
+ Maintains a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals at all times.
Requirements
Qualifications
+ Must be at least 18 years of age or have graduated High School.
+ Ropes/Belay training and Certification will be provided. Some experience is helpful.
+ Must have high school diploma or equivalent; some college, and experience preferred. Achieved or working toward an education, outdoor education, or similar degree preferred.
+ Must have a passion to work with and nurture children; understand the needs of children and appropriate boundary setting.
+ Demonstrates a commitment to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds.
+ Knowledge of group process -- must actively work in harmony with other staff.
+ Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, policies and goals.
+ Must utilize effective communication skills.
+ Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen administration, and CPR certifications and all others as required by the specific camp.
+ Child Abuse Prevention (within first four weeks of employment).
+ Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention).
Reports to: Camp DirectorHours: Up to 40 Hours Per Week
Organization:
The YMCA Is the nation's leading nonprofit, committed to strengthening communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. In Boston, the Y is over 150 years old, successful in empowering people of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. In neighborhoods across greater Boston, the Y is community centered and has the presence and partnerships to deliver positive change. Every day the Y's impact is felt, whether it's an adult who chooses a healthy lifestyle; a child who is inspired to learn a new skill or a community that comes together for the common good. The Y. So Much More.
Program Implementation
+ Keeps safety of campers as the first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional wellbeing with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times.
+ Creates and implements a theme related, progressively challenging, ropes and team building curriculum which uses high and low ropes equipment and activities with no equipment. Utilizes equipment and activities as a medium to educate and promote healthy activity. Thinks outside of the box.
+ Documents ropes curriculum and keeps examples for following years.
+ Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation.
+ Creates an active, engaging environment.
+ Models the qualities of YMCA values to campers, CIT's, parents and staff. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
+ Acts as staff peer leader, who sets an example for how all other staff should act and present themselves.
+ Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
+ Communicates clearly and concisely their expectations and needs for counselors during their period.
+ Keeps a direct line of communication open with supervisors.
+ Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and creates necessary documentation.
+ Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
+ Assists with planning and implementing Camp Special Events and Family Night Activities.
+ Assists with the coordination of camp activities. Actively participates in and takes ownership of all aspects of camp program, including special events, openings, closings, and extended hours.
+ Attends all staff meetings and training sessions. Becomes familiar with provided training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.
+ Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly. Takes inventory of their supplies weekly and updates camp directors with respect to supply needs.
+ Assist with pre or post care and/or transportation as assigned. Ensures that a name to face is taken before and after any transitions.
+ Performs other duties as required by supervisor. Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself.
+ Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
+ Available up to 40 hours per week Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7am-6pm.
+ Works in outdoor environment/sun exposure.
+ Maintains a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals at all times.
Requirements
Qualifications
+ Must be at least 18 years of age or have graduated High School.
+ Ropes/Belay training and Certification will be provided. Some experience is helpful.
+ Must have high school diploma or equivalent; some college, and experience preferred. Achieved or working toward an education, outdoor education, or similar degree preferred.
+ Must have a passion to work with and nurture children; understand the needs of children and appropriate boundary setting.
+ Demonstrates a commitment to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds.
+ Knowledge of group process -- must actively work in harmony with other staff.
+ Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, policies and goals.
+ Must utilize effective communication skills.
+ Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen administration, and CPR certifications and all others as required by the specific camp.
+ Child Abuse Prevention (within first four weeks of employment).
+ Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention).
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024