EMT Theory/Skills Instructor – Full Time Tempe, Arizona

Overview

Job Description

Position Overview
The EMT Instructor works under the guidance of the Lead Instructor or Program Director and is responsible for delivering high-quality classroom and skills-based instruction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students. This role focuses on hands-on training, student mentorship, and ensuring compliance with academic and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction in core EMT subjects, including patient evaluation, trauma response, airway management, medical emergencies, and Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Facilitate immersive, scenario-driven learning experiences such as simulations, skills labs, and practical field exercises covering CPR, patient assessment, treatment, and transport.

• Demonstrate proper use of EMS equipment (e.g., AEDs, oxygen delivery systems, immobilization devices) and model safe, effective emergency response techniques.

• Supervise student practice sessions, offering coaching and corrective guidance to ensure competency.

• Develop and administer written tests and hands-on skills evaluations to measure comprehension and practical ability.

• Provide detailed, constructive feedback to support student growth and document academic progress, attendance, and skill completion.

• Maintain accurate and organized records of grades, certifications, and course milestones.

• Enforce safety standards during all instructional activities and ensure proper handling of training tools, manikins, and personal protective equipment.

• Promote professionalism, ethical conduct, and career readiness within the EMS field.

• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning atmosphere that encourages participation and open communication.

• Assist students facing academic or personal challenges by directing them to appropriate resources.

• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure curriculum alignment and regulatory compliance, including standards set by accrediting agencies such as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

• Contribute to lesson planning, curriculum development, and continuous program improvement initiatives.

• Stay current with evolving EMS protocols, medical advancements, and instructional best practices.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain required certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS).

• Work cooperatively with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and evaluation standards.

• Build partnerships with local EMS agencies, fire departments, and healthcare facilities to enhance experiential learning opportunities.

• Communicate course expectations, schedules, and examination timelines clearly to students.

• Encourage lifelong learning and advancement within emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Current EMT or higher-level EMS certification in the State of Arizona.

• Minimum of two (2) years of active field experience.

• At least 24 hours of formal training in instructional methodology, including:

  • Course planning and preparation for classroom, clinical, and field instruction

  • Development and administration of written and practical examinations

  • Effective use of instructional equipment and materials

  • Student performance assessment techniques

  • Delivery of constructive performance feedback

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment

• Two weeks of paid vacation to start, increasing with tenure

• Twelve paid holidays plus two floating holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary

• Professional development and leadership training opportunities

• Tuition assistance and family tuition benefits, up to 100% depending on program eligibility

This position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of EMT professionals while growing within a dynamic and mission-driven educational organization.