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Nursing Instructor - Luis Obispo, CA (On-Site)

Kaplan

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#Registered Nurse#Clinical Experience#Professional Development#Paid Training#Presentation Skills#Interpersonal Communication#Classroom Management#Curriculum
#BSN
#Nursing Instructor
#Leadership Skills
#Seasonal Position
Part TimeOn Site5-10 yrs$50 - $55 / HOURPosted 1 month ago

Location (2)

California

Salary

$50 - $55 / HOUR

Locations

2 listed locations

CaliforniaSan Luis Obispo, California

Quick overview

The instructor must maintain high energy to engage students, effectively facilitate learning and learner development, and quickly learn Kaplan's methodology and strategies. Responsibilities also include active classroom management and attending required faculty and professional development meetings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an MSN or BSN with a Master's degree, hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license, and have a minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience. Previous teaching or training experience is preferred, along with excellent communication and leadership skills, and weekday availability.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCoachingMentoringInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsClassroom ManagementLeadership SkillsFacilitating LearningEngaging StudentsInstructional Meetings

Job description

Job Title Nursing Instructor - Luis Obispo, CA (On-Site)

Job Description

Kaplan North America, the world leader in test preparation, is currently looking for outgoing Master's prepared nurses who are passionate about helping new nursing graduates succeed on the NCLEX exam. Kaplan is a great place to work if you're seeking a challenging and fulfilling PRN job with optional benefits. Teachers receive paid training and ongoing support to build their teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company and really make a difference! With Kaplan you will build your resume and expand your professional network, all while positively impacting the lives of local nursing students. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Maintain high energy level and ability to engage students to ensure an excellent student experience. ● Effectively facilitate learning and learner development. ● Ability to learn our methodology and strategies quickly. ● Facilitate active and ongoing classroom management. ● Attend faculty meetings, professional development workshops and ongoing instructional meetings as required. In addition to classroom instruction, Kaplan offers the opportunity to further support students through our virtual Kaplan Learning Integrated Coaching (KLIC) program. As a KLIC Coach, you will provide individualized guidance via email based on student progress through Kaplan materials. This is a separate, but related, role. ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL QUALIFICATIONS: ● MSN or BSN with Masters required. ● Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. ● 5+ years clinical nursing experience required. ● Previous teaching/training experience preferred. ● Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and leadership skills. ● Weekday availability required. WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED? ● Competitive hourly teaching rates between $50-$55/hr. ● Hourly coaching rate $35/hr. ● Paid Training and Preparation Time. ● Pay Increases. ● Established Curriculum. ● Seasonal position based on nursing school graduation dates and testing cycles. ● Free/discounted Kaplan courses for qualifying employees or their family members under Kaplan's Gift of Knowledge Program including Purdue Global's DNP program. Ready to join our team? Apply today! We have hundreds of eager students waiting to get started. Location San Luis Obispo, CA, USA Additional Locations Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area Instructors Business Unit 00092 Kaplan Health Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here. Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information. Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws. Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for Innovators and Brands That Matter (Fast Company); and as one of America’s Top 100 employers (Forbes). Kaplan’s US-based businesses provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and governments a broad array of services, supporting our students and partners to meet their diverse and evolving needs throughout their educational and professional journeys. Among the services provided are test preparation, coaching and advising, performance training, industry credentialing, and university support services, online enablement, analytics, and marketing. The test preparation and professional products are offered in the market under our brand names such as Kaplan, Kaplan Financial Education, Kaplan Schweser, PPI, College for Financial Planning, and Manhattan Prep. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, employees who support Kaplan’s North America division work primarily remotely across the US and in our corporate campus in Bengaluru, India. California Worker Privacy Statement Questions? Please contact us at knarecruiting@kaplan.com.

Benefits

  • Paid Training
  • Pay Increases
  • Optional Benefits
  • Free/Discounted Kaplan Courses
  • Discounted Purdue Global's DNP Program

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Kaplan is a global educational services company that provides individuals, universities, and businesses with a diverse array of services, including higher and professional education, test preparation, language training, corporate and leadership training, and student recruitment,...

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HQFort Lauderdale, FL

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Market context

California nursing instructor roles stay competitive

In California, nursing instructor openings often draw candidates with strong clinical backgrounds and teaching experience, especially for on-site programs that need licensed nurses who can guide students in real settings. This role is competitive because it requires an MSN or BSN with a master’s degree, an active unencumbered RN license, and at least 5 years of clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of training or mentoring work before applying.

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