Primary EMT Instructor – Full Time

Position Overview:

Join the Largest EMT Training Program in the Region!

Bay Area Training Academy (BATA) is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting student success through hands-on education, mentorship, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging instruction in the core EMT curriculum
• Teach EVOC, CPR, EMT Prep, or other assigned courses within your scope of practice
• 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
• Support achievement of school-wide benchmarks, including attrition, course completion, and NREMT pass rates.
• 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 in California as one of the following:
• Paramedic
• EMT or Advanced EMT (Must also have college degree)
• 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

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)

Full Time work Schedule:

32 to 40 hours a week; 4 or 5 days a week depending on class schedules, likely to include one weekend day

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

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.

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $65