Bilingual Nurse Aide Instructor

Position Announcement:Bilingual Nurse Aide Instructor

Position Description: Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado invites qualified persons to apply for the position of Bilingual Nurse Aide Instructor. This is a grant funded position for spring semester 2024. This position will provide instruction in the classroom, lab and clinical setting and direct the diverse Nurse Aide students in needed skills to be a successful in the Nurse Aide profession. The instruction will be provided in English with Spanish language support as needed.

For questions regarding the position, contact Julie Brower, Director of Nursing Programs, at 970-521-6707 or e-mail to: julie.brower@njc.edu.For more information about NJC, see the college's web site at: www.njc.edu.

Expectations:

• Facilitation of a learning-centered classroom and out-of-classroom activities; real-life applications of learning and mentoring of students.
• Service to students through student activities sponsorship and teamwork with peers in college activities, planning and committee responsibilities.
• Positive attitude through dedication to NJC mission and values; willingness to accept and promote change; open-minded fairness and consideration of multiple perspectives; willingness to take risks, work hard, accept responsibility for personal/professional growth, lead and follow well, accept criticism, handle conflict, and motivate others.
• Commitment to cooperation, consensus building, collaboration, effective goal-setting and evaluation.
• Participation in community organizations and activities.

Qualifications:

• Nursing license in good standing, LPN or RN
• One year of nursing experience and supervision of CNAs
• Ability to communicate in Spanish verbally

Contract Specifics: This position will be an adjunct instructor for spring semester 2024. Start date mid-Jan and end date mid-May. Teaching days: Wednesdays and Fridays in the afternoon with an instructor salary of $14,000.

Complete application packet to consist of:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications and committing to expectations
• Completed NJC application form
• College transcripts from an accredited college or university (unofficial copies acceptable during application process)
• Complete résumé
• Release Authorization (for background check)
• Must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire.

Note:It is Northeastern Junior College's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

By submitting an application for this announced position applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Northeastern Junior College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• The final candidate is subject to a criminal background check before final selection.
• The final candidate must submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• NJC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit copera.org.
• Former Colorado Community College System employees or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make our agency's Annual Security Report available to prospective employees. A copy of this information is available on the NJC website at www.njc.edu/~/media/Publications/CampusSafety12pdf.ashx . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the Student Service Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or property controlled or owned by Northeastern Junior College, as well as public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Northeastern Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment, or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504 should be made to Jeri Estrada, Walker Hall Rm. 102, 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Northeastern Junior College prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120, or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, CRS et seq. For civil rights or grievance procedure information, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Jeri Estrada, Director of Human Resources, at 100 College Ave., Walker Hall Room 102, Sterling, CO 80751, or by phone at 970-521-6730 or by e-mail at jeri.estrada@njc.edu.

NJC Mission:

"Northeastern Junior College is committed to developing excellence in our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer and enter the workforce successfully."