Unitek EMT is a leading EMS training school in Arizona, offering accelerated, hands-on programs that prepare students for careers in emergency medical services. Our immersive EMT Boot Camp, refresher courses, and certification-focused training combine classroom instruction, real-world simulations, and guidance from experienced EMS professionals. At Unitek EMT, we are committed to helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to provide pre-hospital care, pass the NREMT certification exam, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

The Lead Instructor serves as senior instructional faculty within the Paramedic Program, providing instructional leadership, course coordination, and faculty support under the direction of the Program Director. This role ensures high-quality delivery of didactic, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and field internship education consistent with the approved curriculum and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Standards and Guidelines. The Lead Instructor supports instructional consistency, student competency development, faculty mentorship, and continuous quality improvement while operating within delegated authority and without administrative responsibility for the program.

• Deliver assigned paramedic course content in didactic, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and field internship settings in alignment with the approved curriculum and current standards of emergency medical care.
• Provide academic support, coaching, and structured remediation to promote student success and competency attainment.
• Assist the Program Director in coordinating instructional activities across didactic, laboratory, clinical, and field internship components.
• Ensure consistent implementation of course objectives, lesson plans, evaluation tools, and grading standards across instructional faculty.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to adjunct and part-time instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.
• Assist with faculty orientation, development, and informal evaluation as delegated by the Program Director.
• Evaluate student performance in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains using approved assessment methods.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation of student performance, competency verification, attendance, and remediation activities.
• Support compliance with CAAHEP and CoAEMSP Standards and Guidelines related to instruction, student evaluation, and faculty oversight.
• Participate in curriculum review, outcomes assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for designated content areas and assist in maintaining instructional best practices.
• Perform responsibilities as delegated by the Program Director without assuming administrative authority or ultimate responsibility for program accreditation.

• Associate degree from an accredited institution required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current professional healthcare credential (e.g., Paramedic) in good standing.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in emergency medicine and/or prehospital patient care, demonstrating advanced clinical competency.
• Minimum of five (5) years of instructional experience in EMS or allied health education, including didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, competency-based education, and student evaluation methodologies.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate course content, skills instruction, simulation activities, and structured remediation.
• Experience supporting curriculum implementation, instructional coordination, or faculty mentorship.
• Working knowledge of CAAHEP and CoAEMSP Standards and Guidelines related to instruction and student assessment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience participating in curriculum development, outcomes assessment, or accreditation-related activities.
• Current instructor certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, ITLS) and/or instructor-trainer status.
• Experience mentoring instructors, coordinating course sections, or leading instructional teams.
• Familiarity with CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Standards and Guidelines and accreditation documentation processes.

For Full Time Employees, We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program