Level Experienced Job Location 2315 18TH PLACE, NE - WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $56,943.88 - $99,651.53 Salary Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Education
Nurse Aide Training (NAT) Program Instructor
Full-Time | Professional Role
Location: Ward 5 Campus – 2315 18th Place NE, Washington, DC
Anticipated Start Date: February 4, 2026
Salary Range: $56,943 – $99,651 (commensurate with experience)
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH), a leader in adult education since 1985, is seeking a Nurse Aide Training (NAT) Program Instructor to join our Healthcare Pathways team at our Ward 5 campus This role is ideal for a mission-driven Registered Nurse educator who is passionate about adult learning, workforce development, and preparing learners for eaningful careers as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
About Academy of Hope
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School serves adult learners across Washington, DC through GED, National External Diploma Program (NEDP), and workforce credentialing programs. Founded in 1985, Academy of Hope has nearly four decades of experience supporting adults in achieving academic credentials, industry-recognized certifications, and sustainable employment.
Our healthcare training programs are critical pathways to employment, economic mobility, and long-term career growth for our learners. Through structured instruction, hands-on clinical experiences, and career readiness support, Academy of Hope prepares learners to successfully transition into high-demand healthcare roles across the District.
Healthcare program highlights and impact:
Academy of Hope’s healthcare pathways are designed not only for immediate workforce entry, but also to support continued career advancement and lifelong learning in allied health professions.
The Nurse Aide Training Instructor serves as the primary educator and mentor for students enrolled in the NAT Program. The instructor delivers high-quality instruction in classroom, skills lab, and clinical settings while ensuring compliance with DC Board of Nursing, state, and federal requirements. The role emphasizes instructional excellence, student retention, and workforce readiness for adult learners.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred
Qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The instructor must be able to:
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Compensation and Benefits
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities, workforce pathways, and holistic support to adult learners across the District of Columbia. AoH is equally committed to supporting its staff through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that promotes health, financial stability, professional growth, and work–life balance.
AoH offers a competitive salary within the range of $50,822.80 – $78,297.70 for this position. Salary placement within this range is determined by a candidate’s relevant experience, demonstrated competencies, and alignment with the required qualifications.
Our employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability coverage, access to 403(b) retirement matching, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). We offer generous paid leave, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule aligned with program needs. AoH invests deeply in employee development through professional development funding, leadership training, internal career pathways, and access to workshops and certifications.
Our work environment prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and equity. AoH maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fosters a supportive culture, and provides opportunities to work closely with community partners and local organizations. Depending on the role, hybrid work options may be available with approval of senior leadership. Joining AoH means becoming part of a team dedicated to improving outcomes for adult learners while receiving robust organizational support to grow and thrive professionally.
Academy of Hope's mission is to provide high quality education and services that change lives and improve our communities.
Academy of Hope was founded in 1985 by two teachers who believed that education could empower those most marginalized in Washington, D.C. It was clear that people trapped in the cycle of poverty lacked basic reading, writing and math skills, and they needed to acquire jobs that paid living wages.
Today, one in five adults in the district lacks a high school diploma, and one in three adults cannot read a newspaper or a map, much less complete a job application. The need for adult education programs is still great.
Academy of Hope is considered one of the most successful programs of its kind. Students become part of a learning community where everyone is valued, adds value and is both a teacher and a learner. Our curriculum is experiential and focuses on life skills, which means that students can immediately begin applying what they’re learning to their own lives—and reap the benefits.
We provide outstanding training for teachers, tutors and volunteers, which results in better understanding of adult-learner needs and creative approaches to helping them meet educational goals.
We offer a flexible schedule, providing classes in the mornings and evenings, because we know that adult learners juggle many family and work responsibilities.
We allow students to take as much time as they need to learn and integrate instructional material. Because we know that learning happens in the greater context of a person’s life, we provide supportive services to students so that they can focus on learning.
