EMS Continuing Education Instructor

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of EMS experience.
• Experience teaching adults in a classroom or training environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years instructional experience with initial EMS courses, or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Current North Carolina Paramedic Level I Instructor credential, as defined by the NC Medical Care Commission.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work professionally with faculty, staff, students, agency partners, and the public.
• Demonstrated understanding of NCOEMS program requirements and EMS education standards.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Under limited supervision, the EMS Continuing Education (CE) Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality EMS education, managing essential program documentation, and supporting compliance with state and accrediting agency requirements. This position performs instructional, administrative, and record-keeping duties to support the success of EMS students and the overall effectiveness of the EMS program. Work involves preparing and delivering lectures and labs, evaluating student competencies, helping maintain required accreditation, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring accurate documentation related to enrollment, attendance, and clinical education. This position requires a flexible schedule with varied hours that may include days, evenings, and weekends, depending on course and clinical requirements. The EMS CE Instructor is expected to work at least two full Saturdays each month to support instructional and program needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES     

Instructional Duties:

 Provide EMS initial certification instruction in continuing education courses in accordance with North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) and Brunswick Community College (BCC) EMS Program requirements.

• Prepare and deliver high quality, engaging, accurate, and timely classroom instruction.
• Start and end classes on time as outlined in the individual teaching contract.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of NCOEMS education standards, required skills, and competency expectations.
• Review all completed clinical and field internship evaluations, confirming each student has demonstrated competency on required skills; create and implement student improvement plans as necessary.

Administrative and Compliance Duties:

• Maintain required program documentation for accreditations, including attendance records, course files, clinical and field documentation, and state-required reporting.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit all necessary documentation for ongoing program accreditation and compliance.
• Maintain accurate enrollment documents and ensure all student records are completed, verified, and filed according to state and college guidelines.

Clinical Education Responsibilities:

• Assist with management and oversight of all EMS clinical and field internship sites.
• Coordinate student prerequisite compliance and placements with partnering agencies and maintain positive, professional relationships with all clinical affiliates.
• Maintain up-to-date affiliation agreements in collaboration with program leadership.
• Facilitate regular communication with clinical partners to uphold program standards and resolve issues related to student performance, scheduling, or documentation.

Program Support Duties:

• Support the Program Director and program faculty by ensuring all required materials, supplies, and equipment are prepared and available for student use.
• Collaborate with program leadership to maintain instructional quality, student success, and program efficiency.
• Assist in ongoing curriculum review, course scheduling, and program enhancements as needed.

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