Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
Instructs in-house and community advanced life support classes including ACLS, PALS, and BLS following AHA methods. Manages student performance, conducts debriefing sessions, and handles necessary course documentation.
Overview Follows American Heart Association training methods, by instructing in-house and community advanced life support classes and programs to include ACLS, PALS, BLS and credentialing in Moderate Sedation.
Works closely with the other departmental staff to determine course selection. Monitors the appropriateness of educational presentations. Oversees student performance. Answers student questions during course presentation. Remediates or oversees remediation of students during the course. Actively participates in post course debriefing session. Sets up or takes down learning/skills stations. Prepares or completes all necessary paperwork for course completion cards to be issued by the Training Center. Uses feedback from program evaluation mechanisms to improve performance. Reports damaged or missing items promptly and within scope of training. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Must have taught 8 courses in the same discipline as requested for appointment. Completion of Life Support Training Programs and TCF orientation course with successful monitoring by Life Support Training Programs Manager/Coordinator required. Must be motivated to teach, to facilitate learning and ensure that students acquire the skills necessary to successful course completion. The ability to work effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills desired. Required Licensure/Certifications Certified Instructor in either Basic Life Support (BLSI) or Advanced Life Support (ACLSI) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALSI) required.
Requires certification as an instructor in BLS, ACLS, or PALS and the completion of a TCF orientation course. Candidates must have previously taught at least 8 courses in the requested discipline.
Market context
In New Hampshire, classroom teacher roles in childcare settings are often shaped by steady demand for qualified staff who meet licensing standards and can support consistent classroom coverage. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for age, training, and experience requirements, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and child abuse prevention certification within 30 days of hire. If you are considering applying, confirm that your experience in a developmental setting is clearly documented and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save research time.