North Haven High School Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program Teacher (Part-Time)

Job Posting: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program Teacher (Part-Time)

Position Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program Instructor / Teacher

Location: North Haven High School

Work Schedule: Part-Time (17.5 hours per week)

Salary: Commensurate with the North Haven Public Schools Teacher Contract Step/Scale

Reports To: High School Principal 

Position Overview

North Haven Public Schools is seeking a qualified, dedicated, and passionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program Teacher to lead our high school CNA instructional program. This part-time role focuses on preparing students for successful certification and careers in health care through thorough classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Instruction: Deliver a rigorous, state-approved CNA curriculum covering healthcare fundamentals, patient care procedures, safety measures, and ethical standards.
• Clinical Supervision: Coordinate, oversee, and evaluate students during practical clinical rotations at designated partner facilities.
• Student Assessment: Measure student progress through formal evaluations, hands-on skill assessments, and preparation for the state CNA certification exam.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional laboratory and classroom environment that mirrors real-world clinical spaces.
• Compliance: Ensure all aspects of the program remain aligned with Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure/Certification: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) license in the State of Connecticut. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience, preferably with a background in long-term care, rehabilitative care, or teaching/instructional environments.
• Education: BSN preferred; proper vocational/technical teaching endorsement from the CSDE 103-HEALTH OCCUPATIONS COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL or eligibility to obtain an emergency/conditional certificate.
• Skills: Exceptional communication skills, a patient-centered mentality, and the ability to inspire high school students entering the medical field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Scale: Hourly rate/salary is calculated pro-rata according to the North Haven Public Schools Teacher Contract relative to the candidate's education step and experience level.
• Benefits Description: In compliance with Connecticut House Bill 5003, as a part-time position under 19 hours per week, this role qualifies for statutory benefits, voluntary payroll distributions, and any applicable protections outlined under the district's part-time personnel guidelines.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement

The North Haven Board of Education (the “Board”) will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law (“Protected Class”), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

It is the policy of the Board that any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived membership in a Protected Class, whether by students, Board employees, Board members or third parties subject to the control of the Board, is prohibited in the North Haven Public Schools (the “District”). The Board’s prohibition of discrimination or harassment in its educational programs or activities expressly extends to academic, nonacademic and extracurricular activities, including athletics.

The Board will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment solely on the basis of the individual’s erased criminal history record information, as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-80a. The Board further prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any individual who reports incidents in good faith that may be a violation of this policy, or who participates in the investigation of such reports.

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: For inquiries or to file a formal complaint regarding discrimination or harassment based on sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or expression, please contact:

Anthony Mastriano Title IX Coordinator

North Haven Public Schools

5 Linsley Street

North Haven, CT 06473

Phone: 203.239.2581

Email: mastriano.anthony@northhavenschools.org