Nursing Assistant Instructor

Location: Heber, UT

Status: Full-Time

Hours: Monday–Friday; 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Pay/Salary: DOE

Summary       

Are you passionate about helping others succeed in their careers? Do you have real-world industry experience and a desire to guide the next generation of CNAs? At MTECH, we're looking for a dedicated, student-focused Nursing Assistant Instructor to join our growing team. This is more than a teaching role—it's a chance to help students transform their lives, build fundamental skills, and prepare for rewarding careers in their chosen fields. By modeling industry standards and passion for the craft, you empower students with the knowledge, discipline, and confidence they need to build a successful career in healthcare. THIS POSITION WILL START JUNE 1, 2026.

Why Work with Us?

Mountainland Technical College is dedicated to providing high-quality, hands-on education that prepares students for employment. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by professionals who are passionate about technical education and student success. You'll also benefit from:

• Positive Work Culture: Be a part of a friendly, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy affordable and extensive healthcare benefits.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Enjoy a 14.2% retirement contribution and a 6.2% Social Security alternative.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of paid holidays, personal leave, sick days, and vacation time.
• Professional Growth: Receive an MTECH tuition waiver after three months, opening doors to further your education and skills.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering engaging, hands-on instruction in both classroom and lab settings.
• Supporting student growth through mentoring, regular feedback, and individualized success planning.
• Ensuring your curriculum stays current and aligned with real industry expectations.
• Partnering with fellow instructors, administrators, and industry leaders to maintain a high-quality learning experience.
• Leading by example in professionalism, safety, and workplace readiness.
• Actively participating in program development, accreditation efforts, employer advisory committees, and campus-wide events.

Additional Instructor Requirements for Heber or Park City:

• The didactic instructor will be the clinical instructor for their students.
• Heber classes run year-round, including summer. 
• Occasional travel is needed to substitute in other locations, assist with labs, run clinical assignments, and attend program meetings.

Your Impact Matters

You'll be a key part of helping students:

• Master essential technical and professional skills.
• Successfully complete their training.
• Earn industry credentials or licensure.
• Launch into meaningful employment in their field.
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You won't just be teaching—you'll be shaping futures.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking professionals who are passionate about teaching and committed to excellence. Successful candidates will have:

• Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience: Must have 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a long-term facility or caring for the elderly or chronically ill.
• Industry Credentials & Certifications: Must be a licensed nurse with a current, active Utah license to practice and be in good standing. Must be a BLS/CPR and First Aid Instructor through the American Heart Association, or complete upon hire.
• Training Requirement: Upon hire, must complete the UNAR-approved “Train the Trainer” program and demonstrate competence or experience supervising nursing assistants.
• Teaching Skills: Must have a knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques, as well as the ability to successfully interact with high school and adult students in a professional manner.
• Organizational Abilities: Strong skills in communication, time management, and organization.

Ready to Apply?

By joining our team, you become a mentor, a role model, and a catalyst for change. Your experience and passion can launch new careers, ignite creativity, and build lasting confidence in every student you teach. Apply now and help shape the future, one student, one lesson, one career at a time. Make a difference at MTECH.

To inquire about this position, email [email protected].

MTECH maintains the right to conduct a criminal history background check; employment is contingent upon background check results.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Mountainland Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Lynn Adams
Title IX Coordinator 
[email protected]
(801) 753-4245

Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights—Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 (TTY at 800-877-8339), by fax at 303-844-4303, or by email at [email protected].