[Hiring] PSW Instructor @CIMT College

Role Description

CIMT College is looking for someone to teach the Personal Support Worker program. This program is registered with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The successful candidate would be required to follow CIMT College’s policies and procedures. Courseware, resources, evaluations, and daily lesson plans are provided in an Instructor Manual. The Instructor is responsible for following the provided instructor manuals and using the resource materials to train students with the required knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment in the field. CIMT College places a premium on professional conduct, combined with excellence in classroom instruction, with primary emphasis on hands-on training.

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field
• Instruct curriculum using only pre-authorized and provided materials
• Teach students using a diverse and systematic plan of lectures, presentations, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, case studies, independent or group projects
• Employ appropriate adult teaching and learning strategies to communicate the subject matter to diverse students
• Administer and mark quizzes, assignments, exams and/or other assessments to monitor and evaluate students’ progress according to guidelines and procedures
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student marks promptly
• Provide feedback on student performance
• Arrange feedback from students on the instructor, content, and facility at the end of each course
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and individual circumstances in a multi-cultural environment
• Resolve student complaints and concerns with a positive and professional attitude
• Maintain attendance records accurately
• Assure that classrooms are left in a clean and orderly fashion at end of class without loss of or damage to equipment or other resources
• Provide support to the admissions team with potential students who have questions about the program or future career
• Participate in scheduled meetings and annual events like graduation
• Maintain confidentiality of student privacy and information
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development
• Display an attitude of teamwork and problem solving
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be registered and in good standing with CNO as RN or RPN
• Must be available to teach online as per the accepted schedule
• Have 48 months of work experience in the vocation
• OR Have 36 months of teaching experience in the vocation and 24 months of work experience in the vocation
• OR Have 24 months of work experience in the vocation AND
• Hold a Bachelor degree from a Canadian university or an equivalent degree
• Graduate of a College of Applied Arts and Technology or equivalent
• Graduate of a registered OCC or equivalent
• Meet Instructor qualification standards as outlined in the Regulations to Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

Skills Required

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database systems
• Excellent oral and written communication to present information in a way that students will understand as well as adapt to the different learning styles
• Professional business attire and interpersonal skills to act as a mentor and role model
• Online teaching (training provided, but computer skills are essential)

Company Description

CIMT College is registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and is a member of Career Colleges Ontario and National Association of Career Colleges. Since 1998, CIMT College has been guiding and training both local and international students by providing them learning experiences that meet international standards and benchmarks. The college provides an opportunity for professional growth and development across the areas of technology, healthcare, business and management.