Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor

Location: 2315 18TH PLACE, NE - WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Salary: $40.00 - $60.00 Hourly Position Type: Contractor Shift: Any Education: 4 Year Degree Category: Education Description Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor Winter/Spring 2026 Term – Ward 5 Campus $500 Signing Bonus + $250 Retention Bonus Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH), a leader in adult and workforce education in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor to support our Winter/Spring 2026 Nurse Aide Training Program at our Ward 5 campus (2315 18th Place NE, Washington, DC). This is a part-time adjunct position ideal for a skilled LPN or RN who is passionate about helping adult learners enter the healthcare workforce with confidence, competence, and compassion. Term & Required Dates • Start Date: February 9, 2026 • Required Instructor Orientation: February 4 & 5, 2026 (attendance required) • Hours: Approximately 8–16 hours/week, depending on program scheduling • Schedule: • Day classes: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM • Evening classes: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM • Clinicals at end of term (40 hours): • Day clinicals: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (5 days) • Evening clinicals: Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM (10 days) About the Role The Adjunct CNA Instructor will teach using the established Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care curriculum and guide learners through classroom instruction, skills labs, and clinical experiences. The instructor ensures adherence to DC Board of Nursing regulations while fostering a supportive, engaging learning environment for adult learners. What You Will Do in the Role • Deliver CNA instruction through lectures, demonstrations, skills training, assignments, and assessments • Supervise skills-lab and clinical training to ensure students meet competency requirements • Maintain accurate student records (attendance, grades, skills checklists) per DC Board of Nursing standards • Evaluate learner progress through observation, testing, and performance assessments • Support the prescreening and onboarding of CNA candidates as needed • Maintain a safe, organized, and student-centered learning environment • Stay current with state/federal CNA training standards • Collaborate with Healthcare Workforce leadership to ensure program alignment and success Qualifications Qualifications • Current DC LPN or RN license in good standing • Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) required • At least 1 year of teaching experience • At least 2 years of full-time or equivalent clinical experience • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills • Experience teaching or supporting adult learners is highly preferred • Train-the-Trainer completion preferred (or experience supervising nursing assistants) What Were Are Looking for at AoH • A mission-driven instructor who believes in second chances and adult learner success • A strong communicator who can engage students across diverse backgrounds • An educator committed to equity, compassion, and high-quality CNA training • Someone who thrives in a collaborative, professional environment