Medical Assistant Instructor

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Start Date
08/06/2025
Position Areas
Science

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POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Possess and maintain a thorough knowledge of the subject matter necessary to the assigned course load, and keep informed of current trends in the medical assisting field and health care.
2. Demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to career and technical education.
3.  Teach classes during the three Wilco sessions.
4. Participate in appropriate Center meetings.
5. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must hold a valid Illinois teaching license with a documented 2,000 hours of related work experience (Center will help attain if applicant does not hold).
2. Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting, or related program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Medical Assisting, or related field, and hold at least an associate degree; or Graduate of otherwise recognized training entity in Medical Assisting, or related field, and hold at least an associate degree; or; Graduate of institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Medical Assisting, or related field, and hold at least an associate degree.
3. Additionally, the faculty member possesses three (3) years of occupational experience in Medical Assisting or a related field; 
4. At least one (1) year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant 
5. Hold a current certification or other credential from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
6. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the Wilco Health Care team, college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence. 
8. Demonstrated commitment to the Wilco Area Career Center’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Teaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
2. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
3. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Standard classroom equipment and software.
2. Standard hospital equipment and software.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS 
Classroom, skills lab, and simulation teaching environment.
 

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Wilco Area Career Center

500 Wilco Blvd. , Romeoville, IL 60446
 

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Wilco Area Career Center

500 Wilco Blvd. , Romeoville, IL 60446



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