Job Summary

Primary Care Paramedic Skills Instructors are expected to deliver skills education and practice as outlined in the Course Lesson Plans for Patient Care Skills.  These instructors are expected to promote and pursue high standards of teaching and learning while evaluating students within the guidelines set by CTS Canadian Career College Inc., manage their classroom time, and effectively communicate with students. They are expected to be aware of and adhere to all applicable standards, regulations, policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Incorporate various techniques in implementing the education/practical material as required;
• Have a sound knowledge of the course in which instruction is being given;
• Provide signoff on the Instructor Signoff Sheet confirming that all objectives have been met for that Lesson Plan;
• Provide constructive feedback to the PCP Program Coordinator on course and program improvements as required;
• Demonstrate an ability to ascertain the learning needs of the Instructor’s students and develop appropriate activities to properly instruct the students;
• Organize and effectively use classroom time;
• Use the appropriate level and form of language so as to effectively communicate with the student;
• Use instruction techniques/methods that recognize and take into account needs and learning capacities of students;
• Be able to modify techniques during instruction in response to the needs of the students;
• Assist students in developing efficient learning skills and work habits;
• Deliver the course effectively, ensuring all course objectives are met as outlined in the course materials;
• Report equipment deficiencies and/or inventory shortages to the Program Coordinator of the Paramedic Program as required;
• Establish, in the classroom, an appropriate atmosphere which is conducive to learning;
• Maintain fair, firm and consistent discipline with the students;
• Regularly monitor student progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly, while still meeting all objectives as outlined in the lesson plans;
• Maintain accurate academic records and provide to the Program Coordinator for final mark allocation
• Identify academic weaknesses in students early in the program
• Ensure action plans are implemented to correct study activities or clarify topics.
• Refer continuing academic issues to the Program Coordinator on a timely basis to ensure the student receives all necessary support for success
• Inform students, beforehand, of the basis upon which their performance will be evaluated by providing students with the Student Handout at the beginning of each course;
• Base the evaluation of students on the guidelines established CTS Canadian Career College Inc.;
• Ensure that the evaluation of students is appropriate;
• Regularly check the completeness and quality of the students’ work;
• Keep accurate and complete records of student performance;
• Implement practice scenarios in accordance with guidelines established in the lesson plans ensuring that course objectives are appropriately covered. Submit test scenarios and final scenarios to Program Coordinator for approval prior to use.
• Forward all documentation to the Program Coordinator for allocation of marks
• Communicate on an appropriate basis with students, co‑workers, the Director of Paramedicine,, the President of CTS Canadian Career College Inc. or designate, and community members;
• Communicate clearly and precisely;
• Report student progress to the Campus Director, Paramedic Program Coordinator, and/or Director of Paramedicine, in an effective and acceptable manner;
• Respond promptly to inquiries from the Campus Director, Program Coordinator, Director of Paramedicine;
• Communicate with the students Campus Director, Paramedic Program Coordinator, co‑workers, and Director of Paramedicine, in a professional, constructive and accurate manner;
• Use discretion and consideration in speaking of the campus, CTS Canadian Career College Inc., co‑workers, and the students, both on campus and off;
• Use appropriate channels in problem solving;
• Ensure that students, through their studies, are prepared for the placement and will, therefore have a meaningful experience;
• In the classroom, draw upon student placement experiences to reinforce instruction and help to develop students’ coping strategies
• Participate in student graduations and functions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Successful candidate must have graduated from a Primary Care Paramedic Diploma program and currently hold a valid Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Certificate.

Experience

Successful candidate must have experience working as a Primary Care Paramedic and maintained their paramedic  skill set. Candidates with greater experience in the field are preferred.

Knowledge

1. Ambulance Act
2. Ontario Career Colleges Act
3. Accessibility of Ontarians Disability Act – customer service standard
4. Clerical and administrative procedures

Skills

1. Microsoft Office Suite
2. Google Mail and Calendar
3. Moodle
4. Whatsapp

Abilities

1. Deliver lectures
2. Working with competing priorities and deadlines
3. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
4. Prioritize, schedule, and plan effectively

Working Conditions

1. Position location: Sudbury, Ontario
2. Work environment: Office and Classroom environment
3. Hours of work: Up to 20 hours per week
4. Schedule of work: Monday to Friday, operating on a flex schedule

Compensation

The successful candidate can expect a wage between $27 – $29 per hour.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and identify the position and location that you are applying for in the subject line.

CTS Canadian Career College and Modern College of Hairstyling and Esthetics is an equal opportunity employer.