Job Title: Pre-Nursing Teacher
Reports To: Principal / Academic Director
The Pre-Nursing Teacher will provide high-quality instruction to high school students enrolled in the pre-nursing pathway. This teacher will prepare students with foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in nursing programs and healthcare-related fields. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health sciences, experience in nursing or a related healthcare field, and a passion for teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons in health science, anatomy, physiology, and introductory nursing concepts.
Provide students with hands-on learning opportunities, including demonstrations, simulations, and lab activities.
Teach foundational clinical skills (e.g., vital signs, infection control, patient care basics) in preparation for further nursing education.
Prepare students for certifications (e.g., CPR, First Aid, CNA if applicable) and guide them through healthcare career pathways.
Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum with college and career readiness standards.
Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and interventions as needed.
Maintain high expectations for student achievement, professionalism, and ethical standards in healthcare.
Create a supportive classroom environment that fosters student engagement, inquiry, and respect.
Build partnerships with local healthcare providers, colleges, and programs to support student growth and opportunities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Current or prior nursing license (RN, LPN, or CNA instructor certification preferred).
Prior teaching or training experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of healthcare practices, terminology, and patient care.
Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
Commitment to equity, student success, and preparing diverse learners for healthcare careers.
Work Environment:
Full-time position during the academic school year.
Classroom and lab-based instruction with potential off-site experiences.
Participation in school events, professional development, and community engagement required.
Salary Range: 65k-100k
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a two-year course of study in STEM fields following the 10th grade, enabling them to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the market place and the world beyond.
AECP wants to make it possible for students in Trenton to earn, at no or low cost:
*A High school diploma
*Up to 60 transferable college credits
*An associate’s degree
*Workplace learning, credentials and internships
This alternative to a traditional middle and high school is founded on the belief that many underserved minority students are not prepared early enough for college and competitive STEM studies. They tend to lack the emotional and financial resources to apply to, enroll in, and complete degrees of study that will be professionally and financially rewarding in the long run. Achievers Early College Prep benefits from the leadership and experience of New York and New Jersey-based charter school operators, teachers, college professors, community leaders and early college school leaders.
