Nursing Instructor - Bakersfield, CA (On-Site)

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Kaplan North America, the world leader in test preparation, is currently looking for ON-SITE outgoing Master's prepared nurses who are passionate about helping new nursing graduates succeed on the NCLEX exam. Kaplan is a great place to work if you're seeking a challenging and fulfilling PRN job with optional benefits. Teachers receive paid training and ongoing support to build their teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company and really make a difference! With Kaplan you will build your resume and expand your professional network, all while positively impacting the lives of local nursing students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain high energy level and ability to engage students to ensure an excellent student experience
• Effectively facilitate learning and learner development
• Ability to learn our methodology and strategies quickly
• Facilitate active and ongoing classroom management
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development workshops and ongoing instructional meetings as required

ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSN or BSN with Masters required
• Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse
• 5+ years clinical nursing experience required
• Previous teaching/training experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Weekday availability required

WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED?

• Competitive hourly teaching rates between $40-$55/hr
• Paid Training and Preparation Time
• Pay Increases
• Established Curriculum
• Seasonal position based on nursing school graduation dates and testing cycles
• Free/discounted Kaplan courses for qualifying employees or their family members under Kaplan's Gift of Knowledge Program including Purdue Global's DNP program

Ready to join our team? Apply today! We have hundreds of eager students waiting to get started.

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities.  Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.