Healthcare Skills Training Instructor

• Teach several Pharmacy Technician training classes that are already established
• Administer frequent cumulative tests, quizzes, and exams, and modify teaching strategies utilizing certification requirements to focus on areas of deficiency
• Deliver Central Sterile Processing training content
• Responsibilities for both training programs include:
• Meeting program goals and outcomes: (i.e.: establishing, tracking, and reporting on participant certification exam success, academic success, and student satisfaction
• Incorporating core competencies such as: study skills, organizational skills, time management, test taking, computer skills, soft skills, and critical thinking into all lessons
• Supporting students with enhancing their professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside the agency
• Establish professional and collaborative relationships and with key stakeholders (participants, employers, partner organizations, funders)
• Take ownership of the instructor role and model professional behaviors in and outside the classroom
• Create a classroom environment where all students feel heard, can express ideas, learn and problem solve in creative ways

• Engage students through clear and supportive communication.
• Set course and professional behavior expectations, for all classes, at the start of the cohort.
• Track and meet program enrollment, retention, skill attainment, client satisfaction goals
• Deliver all subject matter in the curriculum with the goal of ensuring that students meet programmatic skill gains and outcomes
• Assign, edit and correct student work in a timely and ongoing basis
• Collaborate and communicate with key staff in a structured and on-going manner to insure student successes
• Assist with planning and implementation of cohort graduations, orientations and workshops
• Be flexible to individual learning styles, and set appropriate limits to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn
• Develop and modify curriculum based on the needs of participants, certification requirements and employer and funding partners
• Assist students in areas of difficulty and provide additional assignments/tutoring for students who will benefit from extra work
• Generate strategy and solutions in response to both unforeseen and planned changes, setbacks and challenges

• Communicate regularly with supervisor to insure smooth delivery of services
• Resolve disagreements and conflict in a professional and productive manner
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis, provide students with feedback regarding performance in class and address any obstacles that may be impeding progress
• Complete competency checklists and/or individual learning plans for each student verifying attainment of stated program competencies/skills
• Submit a class syllabus at the beginning of each cycle
• Develop daily lesson plans for each component and submit to supervisor for review
• Create emergency lesson plans and submit those plans at the beginning of each cohort
• Track and report attendance, homework completion, classroom participation and testing outcomes on a weekly/monthly basis
• Communicate with the supervisor and staff regarding any concerns that may impact students’ progress
• Complete program summary reports for employers, funders, JVS leadership and other stakeholders
• Perform other duties as requested

• The ability to coordinate, analyze, organize, compile, compose and compute data and information
• The ability to organize, negotiate, guide, and instruct, speak, and give instructions to individuals.

• AS degree required, BS in Education, Math, Science, or related field, CPhT preferred
• 2-3 years of workplace or related training/teaching experience
• Knowledge of the scope of duties for a Pharmacy Technician/Sterile Processing, desired
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of clients
• Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

• Instructional planning
• Instructional delivery
• Progress reporting /tracking
• Student skill attainment
• Promotes Agency
• Initiative
• Building Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adapting to Change
• Accountability and Results Focused
• Communication Skills
• Cultural Competency and Respect
• Planning/Organizing

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency that is one of the largest providers of workforce development services in Greater Boston. Our mission is to: Empower individuals from diverse communities to overcome barriers to employment and begin building careers. Establish partnerships with employers to hire and train productive workforces.