EMS Educator in Lansdale, Pennsylvania at VMSC Emergency Medical Services

About VMSC Emergency Medical Services

VMSC Emergency Medical Services is a nonprofit EMS organization dedicated to making a difference one day, one call, one life at a time. Founded in 1933 by Dr. Frank Boston, a pioneering physician and veteran, VMSC has grown into one of Pennsylvania’s leading providers of mobile healthcare.

Our purpose is to deliver comprehensive mobile health services and innovative pre-hospital care to the communities of the Delaware Valley. We proudly serve Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Delaware Counties through emergency response, interfacility transport, mobile integrated healthcare, and community paramedicine. Beyond responding to emergencies, we are expanding the scope of EMS by providing preventive and primary care services, community health education, and continuous professional development for our personnel—ensuring that we meet the evolving healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

At VMSC, our people are our strength. Guided by our values of Loyalty, Humanity, and Mercy, we foster a culture where providers are supported, careers are developed, and every team member has the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Joining VMSC means becoming part of an innovative, compassionate team that is redefining what mobile healthcare looks like today and for the future.

BLS Educator

The BLS Educator is responsible for delivering high-quality didactic and practical instruction in accordance with state, national, and program-specific standards. This position supports the preparation of students for National Registry and state certification and ensures a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, labs, and scenario-based training following an approved curriculum.
• Teach and demonstrate skills aligned with the National EMS Education Standards and Pennsylvania guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance in both cognitive and psychomotor domains using written exams, skill sheets, and scenario assessments.
• Provide remediation and support to students as needed to ensure skill mastery.
• Prepare instructional materials, review lesson plans, and update content as required.
• Enforce program policies, safety standards, and professional conduct expectations.
• Participate in faculty meetings, in-service training, and continuing education as required.

Course Coordination Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, classroom setup, lab logistics, and resource management.
• Maintain inventory of training equipment and supplies and report maintenance or replacement needs.
• Provide for testing coordination, including NREMT psychomotor exam setup and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Pennsylvania EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic.
• EMS field experience at the EMT level or above.
• Certification as an EMS Instructor in Pennsylvania
• Current BLS Instructor certification from AHA (or obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Strong knowledge of EMS protocols, equipment, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to lift equipment (up to 50 lbs), perform skill demonstrations, and operate in classroom, lab, and field settings.

Schedule

• Average of 36 hours per week
• May include evenings, weekend, or irregular hours depending on class schedules
• Travel to clinical sites, testing locations, or satellite campuses may be required

Compensation

This is a Full-Time FLSA non-exempt role, $30.00 per hour

VMSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.