Urbana School District 116

TITLE: Adult Education Part-Time CNA Instructor

LOCATION: Urbana Adult Education Center

HOURS: Part-time hours; schedule varies and is based on CNA quarterly calendar; evening/weekend hours may be required for clinical experience sessions; not to exceed 599 hours/year

SCHEDULE: Varies each quarter; based on needs of program

SUPERVISOR: Director of Adult Education

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

REQUIREMENTS: RN with current Illinois State Nursing Licensure (required); BSN (preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Plan and prepare for classroom, lab, and clinical instruction
• Lead classroom, lab, and clinical instruction
• Utilize instructional materials, methods, techniques, and resources appropriate to individual learner’s needs to assist adults in acquiring basic literacy and nursing skills.
• Incorporate curriculum materials that will increase students’ knowledge of employability skills and responsible citizenship skills while teaching nursing assistant skills.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Follow up student absences by telephone and/or mail to encourage good attendance
• Maintain good communication with support staff and administration to help students remove barriers to good attendance and achievement of their goals.
• Attend staff meetings and other professional meetings as requested.
• Maintain a personal commitment to lifelong learning and enhancement of professional abilities. Meet all required professional development requirements.
• Communicate with all adult education staff to increase awareness of changes in program opportunities which could benefit students.
• Assist the CNA Coordinator with paperwork and data collection duties, as assigned.
• Supervision of CNAs during clinical rotation.
• Conduct other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Must be an RN with current Illinois State Nursing Licensure and at least two years of nursing experience. Bachelor’s in Nursing, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Must demonstrate an ability to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non threatening atmosphere

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

• Strong instructional skills that result in high student engagement and retention.
• Must have strong customer service skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with all staff, students, community members, and other stakeholders

• Knowledge of technology, including Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Video Conferencing platforms
• Ability to build rapport with youth of diverse backgrounds
• Once trained, must be able to problem-solve, take initiative, and work independently.
• Must have strong classroom management skills and be able to supervise students independently.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time; hours vary and are established based on the needs of the program.

NOTE: This is a NON-EXEMPT, non-bargaining unit, non-administrative position.

EVALUATION: To be completed by the Director of Adult Education using the district’s evaluation instrument.

SALARY RANGE: $34.00-$40.00/hour; commensurate with education and experience

REVISED: February 2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER