Unitek Learning·Idaho Falls, Idaho
Provide clinical and academic instruction to medical assistant students while managing lesson plans and learning outcomes. Offer academic advising and career counseling to support student retention and achievement.
Company DescriptionAs a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year.
As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career.
We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.We are looking for a Per Diem Medical Assistant to join our team as a lab instructor.Do you have a passion for helping, mentoring, and seeing the "A-HA!!" moment in someone's eyes?Then you have the heart of an Instructor!!
We offer a fully established curriculum and a new faculty onboarding course that you will go through the first 2 weeks.
Although previous teaching experience and experience with Canvas are preferred, it is not required.Job DescriptionThis position will provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising and career-related counseling to students, actively engage in retention activities, and provide support for program and institutional initiatives.
Educate and provide technological and academic training to studentsEnsure students are aware of the competencies necessary for all objectives in the syllabusDesign and carry out a lesson plan for each class taught that recognizes students’ abilities, learning styles and provide accommodation for individual students differencesAlways exhibit World Class Service when working with students as well as coworkersAnalyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate actionRefer students to campus director or student services to overcome those traits that appear to be keeping the student from a high level of achievementIdentify and refer students who are “at risk” of leaving the course to student servicesProvide ongoing student advisement and academic counselingUse a variety of means of evaluation to support student abilities (cooperative learning, reports, and team work)Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and student life on campusSupport all company initiatives by process and procedure as communicatedWork and communicate effectively with all campus departmental staffAdhere to all company policies and proceduresComply with all State, Department of Education, and accreditation regulationsQualificationsEDUCATION:Minimum of a High School Diploma; advanced education or college degree preferred but will consider candidates with equivalent experienceGraduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferredEXPERIENCE/SKILLS:Three demonstrable (3) years of hands-on clinical experience in the medical assistant roleCurrent knowledge of Medical Assistant practiceAbility to mentor a highly diverse student populationAbility to work independentlyProficient in Microsoft Office software-Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc. preferredProficient in interpersonal oral presentation; excellent communication skillsAdditional InformationWe Offer:Leadership development and training for career advancementTuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Type of Position: Campus
Requires a high school diploma and at least three years of hands-on clinical experience as a medical assistant. Certification (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) and a degree from an accredited medical assisting program are preferred.
Market context
Idaho classroom teacher openings often draw steady interest because schools need candidates who can meet basic eligibility requirements and step into classroom routines quickly. These roles are competitive when employers prefer prior teaching experience and Montessori credentials, and the listed benefits can help offset a modest hourly range. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience, certification status, and background-check readiness before applying.