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Healthcare Careers Instructor (Nursing Focus) – After-School Program

Concorde Education, New York, NY, United States


Location
Location:

On-site at a partner high school; varies by assignment

Schedule
Schedule:

Typically 1–4 hours per week after school

Program Length
Program Length:

About 10 weeks per program

Start Date
Start Date:

Rolling openings based on school schedules

Compensation
Compensation:

$50+ per instructional hour (flexible based on experience and assignment)

About Concorde Education
Concorde Education partners with schools nationwide to deliver engaging, instructor‑led enrichment programs in STEM, the arts, financial literacy, esports, and career exploration. Our instructors bring real‑world expertise into the classroom and help students explore potential academic and career pathways through hands‑on learning.

Programs typically run once per week for about 10 weeks, allowing instructors to teach part‑time while maintaining other professional or academic commitments.

Position Overview
Concorde Education is seeking an engaging Introduction to Nursing Instructor to lead a career‑focused after‑school enrichment course for high school students. This course introduces students to the nursing profession and broader health care pathways through interactive learning, career exploration, and age‑appropriate demonstrations of basic clinical concepts. Instruction focuses on helping students understand what nurses do, how the health care system operates, and the education paths available to those interested in entering the field.

Classes meet once per week for approximately 10 weeks and emphasize discussion, real‑world insights, and introductory health care knowledge appropriate for a high school setting.

What You’ll Teach

Students will explore foundational concepts related to nursing careers and the health care field.

Roles and responsibilities of nurses across health care settings

Overview of health care career pathways (RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, allied health)

Professionalism in health care environments

Basic patient communication and teamwork skills

Health care ethics and patient rights fundamentals

Infection control and public health basics

Introduction to vital signs and what they indicate

Overview of major body systems relevant to nursing

Observation and clinical reasoning concepts

First aid awareness and safety practices

Career preparation and workplace readiness in health care

Responsibilities

Lead engaging, interactive after‑school sessions for high school students

Facilitate discussions, demonstrations, and simple case scenarios related to nursing and health care careers

Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment

Communicate professionally with school staff and Concorde program coordinators

Track attendance and basic program progress as required

Support students in completing a simple final project or career reflection activity

Qualifications

Minimum 60 college credits completed

Background in nursing, health sciences, or a related health field

Experience working with school‑age students (teaching, tutoring, mentoring, camps, youth programs, etc.)

Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills

Reliable, punctual, and professional

Ability to present health career content in an age‑appropriate and engaging way

Flexible Part‑Time Opportunity
Most Concorde instructors teach 1–4 hours per week, though many choose to lead multiple programs across different schools. Assignments vary by location and schedule, allowing instructors to select opportunities that best fit their availability.

Who This Role Is Great For

Nurses interested in education or mentoring students

Nursing or pre‑nursing college students

Health science educators

Medical professionals interested in youth career exploration

Allied health professionals with teaching or mentoring experience

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