NCCT Medical Office Assistant Bootcamp Instructor

Description

Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California, New Mexico, Florida or Massachusetts

CIAT Campus Locations: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM

Reports to: Associate Dean of Education

Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Variable-Hour

Summary

Are you passionate about positively changing the lives of others? California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is growing and seeking educators and professionals with a passion for mentoring others. If this is you, please contact us! CIAT prepares students for professional success by offering practical training in today’s most competitive technology fields to make sure students are job-ready. With a large selection of courses, flexible schedules, and an online campus, we aim to empower the working student. We are laser-focused on student success, whether just starting out, making a career change, or transitioning into civilian life, CIAT prepares students for success!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams
• Flexibility to teach during the day, or evenings and/or weekends, based on the course schedule
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning and engagement
• Ensure alignment of instructional strategies with CIAT’s adult learner framework, emphasizing certification readiness
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students via a synchronous online format (Microsoft Teams)
• Current certifications in subjects taught

Mastery of Subject Matter:

• Actively maintain certification(s) in the subject area(s) taught through renewal
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
• Connect their subject matter with related fields
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops

Curriculum Development:

• Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners
• Select the instructional materials that align with course objectives
• Keep the curriculum up to date
• Review course material for accuracy and relevance, providing recommendations for improvements
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for instructional quality and education

Adhering to College Policies and Procedures:

• Ensure Student Database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student attendance and grade record information
• Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and the quality of education, scheduled class hours requirements and CIAT policies and procedures
• Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc.
• Adhere to the CIAT business casual attire. Please refer to the CIAT Employee Handbook for the complete policy. Clothing should be neat, clean, and without rips and holes. We can accommodate polo shirts
• Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy

Requirements

• Appropriate certification in National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Medical Office Assistant
• One year of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Office Assistant within the past five years OR
• Completion of medical office assistant training program or its equivalent during U.S. Military service within the past five (5) years
• Minimum of one year of experience in a training setting, ideally delivering healthcare certification bootcamps
• Advanced subject matter expertise preferred
• Synchronous online teaching preferred
• Prior experience in curriculum development and instructional design for healthcare certification bootcamps
• Effective presentation skills
• High level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications including Microsoft Teams Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as learning technologies such as Canvas
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask
• Problem solves rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner
• Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to coworkers from other departments
• Ability to