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What are Day Program Instructors?

Day Program Instructors are professionals who work with individuals, often those with developmental disabilities or special needs, in structured daytime programs. They plan and facilitate activities that promote skill development, socialization, and independence. Their responsibilities may include teaching daily living skills, supporting community integration, and ensuring participants' safety and well-being. Day Program Instructors also collaborate with other staff and families to create individualized plans and track progress.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Day Program Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Day Program Instructor, you need experience in education or human services, knowledge of developmental disabilities, and usually a high school diploma or higher. Familiarity with individualized service plans (ISPs), documentation software, and basic assistive technology is often required. Patience, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills help instructors effectively engage participants and build positive relationships. These abilities ensure safe, supportive, and enriching environments that promote participant growth and well-being.

What are some common challenges faced by Day Program Instructors, and how can they be managed?

Day Program Instructors often work with individuals who have varying needs and abilities, which can present challenges in adapting activities and communication styles. Managing group dynamics, ensuring participant engagement, and handling unexpected behavioral issues are typical aspects of the role. Successful instructors rely on patience, strong interpersonal skills, and collaboration with colleagues and support staff to create a positive and inclusive environment. Ongoing training and support from the organization can also help instructors effectively address these challenges and foster participant growth.

PN Instructor - Part Time Evenings and Days!

Unitek Learning

Albuquerque, NM

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a part-time Instructor in our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program. This role involves teaching in skills and simulation labs. Shift times vary from 0800-2100. Pay range is commensurate on experience.

We are currently seeking: 1 dayshift position & 1 evening's position. Evening shift is from 6p-9pm and 5p-10pm. 

Job Description
  • Collaborates with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participates in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course
  • Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted
  • Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program
  • Plans and implements orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses
  • Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner
  • Makes continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction
  • Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
  • Maintains student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
  • Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner
  • Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations
  • Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program
  • Attend faculty meetings
  • Plan and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities
  • Evaluates student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek Learning, Department of Nursing
  • Provide feedback of clinical performance or specific event immediately after observation
  • Assists in maintains student records of clinical attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
  • Responsible for making sure the clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs
  • Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
  • Determines if clinical facility meet all health and safety requirements for Unitek Learning students to attend clinicals
  • Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
  • Participate in student advising activities
Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach. 
  • Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
  • BSN required, Master's in nursing prefrred or must enroll in an MSN program within 5 years of start. 
  • Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Nursing.
  • Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of day to day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting.
  • Must obtain ATI, Assessment Technology Institute Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek).
  • Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification
Additional Information

We Offer: 

  • Leadership development and training for career advancement
  • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program