Dorsey College·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The instructor provides instruction in the Nurse Aide Training Program, covering lectures, laboratory practice, and clinical supervision. They are responsible for grading student work, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring students achieve program objectives.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience with at least one year in Long-term care performing clinical skills with patient care needs. Instructors must have documentation of current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Limited travel may be required (0-50%). May be required to work late and occasional weekends to support business needs. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear Equal Opportunity Employer Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment. Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, athomas@Dorsey.edu, Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.
Candidates must have at least two years of nursing experience, including one year in long-term care. A current license as an RN, LPN, or CNA is required for the position.
Market context
In Connecticut, CNA staff instructor openings often favor candidates with direct long-term care experience and current RN, LPN, or CNA licensure. These roles can be competitive because they combine clinical credibility with teaching responsibility, and the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your nursing experience and licensure align with the posting and review the training schedule and benefit details closely.