Job Description

Position Title:

Lead Instructor - Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA)

Status:

Full-Time (40 hrs/week)

Pay:

$30/hour (negotiable)

Benefits:

Health insurance, paid time off, and other organizational benefits

Application Deadline:

December 15, 2025

Start Date:

February 1, 2026

About Us

The Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), a division of Rescue Inc., provides high-quality EMS education across Vermont. We are seeking a dynamic Lead Instructor to join our team and support the expansion of EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed Paramedic Vermont Instructor Coordinator certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) ACLS, PALS, and AHA Instructor certifications (or ability to obtain within 4 months of hire) NAEMT Instructor (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire) Minimum of one year of EMS teaching experience Must meet functional job requirements

Schedule & Commitment

Full-time, 40 hours/week w/ opportunity for overtime Varying days/times, including evenings and weekends based on class schedules Some off-site travel required Active NREMT paramedic as needed to meet operational demands of the organization

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Instructor for EMT and Advanced EMT courses Support as an adjunct Instructor for Paramedic program sim labs Help deliver ACLS, PALS, NAEMT, and AHA courses as needed Develop, update, and maintain course curriculum in accordance with state and national standards Provide mentorship and evaluation of adjunct instructors

Compensation & Benefits

$30/hour (negotiable based on experience and credentials) * Benefits package including health insurance and paid time off