ALS Teaching Assistant - Per Diem

Position Summary / General Scope

Key Responsibilities

• Assist CEC faculty with classroom presentations, laboratory instruction, and hands-on skills training.
• Demonstrate advanced paramedic psychomotor skills according to current EMS standards and best practices.
• Facilitate small-group learning, review sessions, and skills practice.
• Support simulation-based education, including patient scenarios, moulage, and equipment setup.
• Provide individualized academic and skills remediation under faculty direction.
• Assist students in preparing for practical examinations, clinical rotations, and National Registry testing.
• Prepare laboratory classrooms prior to instruction.
• Inspect, clean, inventory, and maintain EMS equipment, task trainers, and simulation supplies.
• Ensure training equipment is operational and available for scheduled classes.
• Assist with restocking disposable supplies and reporting equipment needs.
• Observe and provide constructive feedback during laboratory activities.
• Assist faculty with psychomotor skills evaluations and competency verification.
• Document student participation, attendance, and skills completion as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and evaluations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Director or Lead Instructor.

Education

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and clinical partners.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced educational environment.
• Commitment to fostering student success through coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to meet the essential duties and physical, mental and sensory requirements of the position at all times.
• Comply with UDS drug screening at any and all times
• Maintains satisfactory background check and MA CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), verification required annually.
• Verification and maintenance of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, verification required annually.
• Physical Requirements:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met and maintained by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The position requires significant physical strength, dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments.
• This job requires:
• Ability to lift and maneuver 125+ pounds with assistance and without difficulty
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs repeatedly and the ability to lift and carry 125+ pounds up and down stairs
• Ability to frequently use fingers, hands and arms to reach, handle and/or operate equipment, objects, tools or controls
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.
• Ability to bend, stoop and crawl as necessary
• Ability to occasionally work in low light and confined spaces