Fire Technology/Emergency Medical Responder Instructor (Part-Time)

Teach Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Responder courses to high school students. Applicants must demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter and a variety of effective teaching methods to enhance student learning. Work experience in the fire technology and emergency medical responder field is required.

Knowledge of

• Firefighting tactics and strategies
• Physical agility
• Fire safety
• Ladder
• Hose and nozzle operations
• Tools and equipment
• Patient assessment
• First aid and fire prevention
• Curriculum and instructional materials for the assigned subject area
• Effective techniques of student supervision, motivation, retention, and discipline
• Effective student testing evaluation methods and techniques

Ability to

• Demonstrate knowledge of current industry standards/technology
• Be adept at handling multiple levels of student interest and ability
• Comfortable utilizing technology as a core instructional strategy
• Maintain an organized lab/classroom environment and adhere to safety protocols
• Maintain effective discipline and order in the classroom or work site environment
• Safely and effectively operate a wide variety of equipment appropriate for the signed instructional area
• Be adept at handling administrative attendance/grades/student file management system
• Articulate a plan for expanding the business/industry advisory committee by seeking out and developing partnership relationships, which lead to job shadowing, mentoring, field trips, and internship opportunities for students
• Develop and enhance current course outlines to implement recommendations from the advisory committee
• Attend/participate/coordinate monthly staff, cluster, and annual advisory meetings
• Willingness to engage in relevant professional development activities, which directly affect student learning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess or be willing to obtain a valid First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Healthcare Provider certificate or be willing to become certified as an AHA BLS CPR instructor.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have three (3) years of verifiable work experience directly related to the fire technology and emergency medical responder field (to qualify for CTE Credential).
• One (1) of the years’ experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years
• Two (2) years’ work experience may be substituted with 48 semester units of post-secondary college-level coursework related to the subject or 48 semester units of vocational training related to the subject.

Education and Credentials:

• Possess or be willing to obtain a Career Technical Education Teaching Credential with EL Authorization (CTE)/Designated Subjects (DS) credential in the Public Service industry sector or equivalent https://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/cte
• Possess or be willing to obtain the Certificate of Completion of Staff Development for English learners (if needed in lieu of EL Authorization for new credentials) http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl824.pdf.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Variable Term Waiver while completing credential course requirements and 2 years of teaching experience
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website once fingerprinting is completed.
• Possess or be willing to obtain CPR Certification that covers infant, child, and adult CPR skills.

School Year: August 1, 2026 – June 1, 2027 (186 days). Part-time, Monday-Friday, 2 classes per day; however, subject to enrollment.

Full-time salary range for teachers at MVROP, based on the 2025-2026 salary schedule, is $78,687 to $98,419 to start. Teachers with longevity at MVROP and appropriate education may earn as much as $126,952. Salary placement is based on education, experience, and assignment. Benefits include participation in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee/employer-paid medical and dental benefits available. Employee-paid vision benefit available.

Pay: $70.51 - $88.19 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,687 - $98,419