Primary EMT Instructor – 3 Week EMT Academy

Position Overview:

Join the Largest EMT Training Program in the Region!

Bay Area Training Academy (BATA) is dedicated to equipping aspiring students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to excel as pre-hospital healthcare professionals. Our mission is to foster education, enlightenment, and critical thinking, empowering BATA students to become leaders in the healthcare industry through actions that reflect competence, compassion, and service. As a leading provider of accelerated EMT training in the Bay Area, BATA offers 3-week, 5-week, 8-week, and 10-week courses designed to prepare students for successful entry into emergency medical services.

Job description:

Bay Area Training Academy (BATA) is seeking a passionate and experienced Primary EMT Instructor to lead and inspire the next generation of EMTs. The Primary EMT Instructor for our intensive 3-week accelerated EMT course is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting student success through hands-on education, mentorship, and evaluation. Paid housing is available near the campus for out-of-area instructors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging instruction in the core EMT curriculum
• Provide hands-on skills training and clinical methodology
• Prepare students for written and oral examinations
• Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student progress
• Enforce academic and behavioral standards, including probation if necessary
• Evaluate student comprehension and retention
• Ensure program compliance with all state and local EMS regulations
• Participate in faculty meetings and ongoing professional development
• Serve as the lead instructor for assigned courses

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of recent EMS experience (preferably 911 system) within the last 5 years
• Current certification/licensure as one of the following:
• Paramedic
• EMT or Advanced EMT
• Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification must match or exceed the level of instruction provided
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching or training experience in EMS or healthcare
• Knowledge of NREMT standards and California EMS regulations
• One of the following:
• (1) California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) “Fire Instructor 1A and 1B”; or
• (2) National Fire Academy (NFA) “Fire Service Instructional Methodology” course; or
• (3) NAEMSE Certificate (abbreviated from Title-22)

Course Schedule

We are hiring instructors for both of the following cohorts:

• June 8, 2026 – June 26, 2026
• July 6, 2026 – July 24, 2026

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 9 hours per day
• Highly accelerated, immersive format

For out-of-area instructors, paid housing is available near the campus.

Why Join BATA?

• Make a meaningful impact by training future first responders
• Be part of a mission-driven and supportive team
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Flexible teaching schedules
• Network with industry professionals

The Bay Area Training Academy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is The Bay Area Training Academy’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment, and not to discriminate on any basis of age, citizenship, color, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, national origin, race, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any class protected by state law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $65