Job Description

Build Futures. Change Lives. Grow Your Career.

We believe in the power of change. Every student who walks through our doors comes with dreams, goals, and the potential to create a better future for themselves. At MTI, our mission is to help turn that potential into real-world success.

And it all starts with our faculty and staff.

Position: Basic Nursing Assistant Instructor

Location: Springfield, IL

Job Id: 231

# of Openings: 1

Job Summary:

The Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Instructor is responsible for utilizing the established program curricula to facilitate engaging lessons and hands‑on training to adult learners. This role ensures that students are prepared for both written exams and practical skills/competency tests to obtain their certification and are prepared for entry level employment as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). The ideal candidate will bring expertise and trade skills in their career field and contribute to the overall success of MTI/DTC students. This role is essential to the success of students both in the classroom and their future careers and will require a high level of organization and planning, attention to detail, public speaking and facilitation skills, time management, relationship building, and empathy.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; plus clinical hours (36 hrs per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and Train
• Assess and Support Student Success
• Program Support
• Stay Current with Industry Trends
• Professional Development
• Exhibit Core Values:
• Respect
• Initiative
• Dedication
• Pride

Education & Experience

• Be a registered professional nurse with an active unencumbered license in Illinois required, BSN preferred.
• A minimum of three years of nursing experience is required.
• Have successfully completed a Department-approved evaluator course prior to initial approval. Registered professional nurses possessing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher are exempt from this requirement. An RN may not serve as the Program Coordinator or the sole instructor in a BNATP unless the RN has two years of experience teaching in a BNATP or an accredited nurse training program or has taken a Train the Trainer course that includes an approved evaluator course; and
• Have two years’ experience as a registered professional nurse and one year of experience in one of the following areas is required:
  • Teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program or a nursing assistant training program;
  • Providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or for chronically ill adults; or
  • One year of experience in the provision of long‑term care facility services or direct care.
• Proof of completion of an IDPH approved Train the Trainer course that includes an approved evaluator course preferred. Candidates who do not have this qualification must attend the course at MTI’s expense. Registered professional nurses possessing a BSN degree or higher are exempt from this requirement. An RN may not serve as the Program Coordinator or the sole instructor in a BNATP unless the RN has two years of experience teaching in a BNATP or has taken a Train the Trainer course and an approved evaluator course.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of organization, planning, and time management.
• Public speaking abilities include the ability to facilitate a classroom theory lecture and a hands‑on lab lesson.
• Problem solving abilities and decision‑making skills both in a team setting and an independent classroom setting.
• Skilled in developing rapport and fostering positive, productive working relationships across teams and organizational levels.

• Work environment includes a typical classroom setting and industry appropriate laboratory/clinic/salon setting.
• Minimal travel and additional hours worked may be required for training purposes when needed.
• Work hours and schedule expectations as outlined in the official job offer and agreed upon terms
• Appropriate use of industry standard PPE and OSHA safety protocol.
• Instructors may be exposed to potential job hazards, unusual conditions, or outdoor work.
• Most instructing takes place in a climate‑controlled environment, however, for select programs instructors will be subject to a non‑climate‑controlled environment for the majority of the day.
• MTI/DTC sponsored Continued Education requirements for license and/or certification renewal as applicable.

Be part of something that truly matters.

Our students trade uncertainty for confidence, passion for a clear path, and determination for careers they love. As an employee at MTI, you play a direct role in that transformation.

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps students move up in life — gaining skills, building confidence, and creating futures they once thought were out of reach.

Here, success isn’t measured only by outcomes. It’s measured by lives changed.

We invest in you—both professionally & personally

Our Total Rewards package encompasses not only your salary, but also support for your health and wellness, work/life balance, and financial future.

• Medical, dental and vision plans available after qualifying service window
• Life Insurance Options
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Future - Company Match up to 4% with our 401(k) plan

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Competitive PTO and vacation time available

Employee Scholarship - MTI employees can refer immediate family for a $1,000 scholarship to attend MTI

*Must be employed 90 days and have started prior to October 1st to be eligible for paid time off*Benefits may change during open enrollment.

MTI Faculty & Staff

More than teachers — they’re mentors, guides, and champions of change.

Our instructors are at the heart of everything we do. They bring real‑world experience, industry knowledge, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed.

They don’t just teach skills — they inspire confidence, push students to chase their goals, and guide them toward achieving more than they ever imagined.

At MTI, instructors don’t just prepare students for jobs. They prepare them for life.

The team behind every success story.

Our dedicated staff both behind the scenes and face‑to‑face with students to support every step of their journey.

From admissions and financial aid to student services and career placement, our teams ensure each student has the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed.

Every role matters. Every department makes an impact. And together, we create an environment where students and employees can thrive.

Our Culture

At MTI, it’s not just about the skills learned. It’s about transforming lives. Unlocking potential. And creating futures full of possibilities for students who never thought any of it was possible.

Our thousands of graduates are proof that when passion meets opportunity, success follows. During their time at MTI, we help them move up, build confidence, and achieve real, lasting success. We’ve had many graduates come back to MTI as instructors and use their experience to help teach the next generation.

The MTI team is united by a shared purpose: helping our students start rewarding careers.

Together, we’re not just changing careers — we’re changing lives.

• Positive Attitude - Be a source of positive energy that lifts up the people around you.
• Respect - Treat others with compassion, integrity, and courtesy and do not rush to judgment.
• Initiative - Seize the opportunities in front of you to create a better, more enriching learning environment.
• Dedication - Fully commit and give your maximum time and energy.
• Excellence - Strive for high quality in every action to create work that shines.
• P.R.I.D.E.: To be satisfied and fulfilled by your effort and accomplishment.

Your success is our students’ success.

The success of our students is our WHY — it’s the reason we do what we do.

When you join MTI, you become part of a team that believes in people, invests in growth, and works every day to make a meaningful difference.

If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want a career with purpose…we want to meet you.

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