Practical Nursing Instructor (part-time)

Chester County Intermediate Unit

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Eligibility: Med surgMaternal child healthGeriatrics

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours: Evenings
Unit and setting: School
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: In range for Pennsylvania staff rolesPennsylvania staff postings that state pay run $51k/yr to $113k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $95k/yr, across 776 postings.

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Chester County Intermediate Unit

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You would be joining Chester County Intermediate Unit, an educational service agency headquartered in Downingtown that has served 12 Chester County school districts since 1971. Nursing-related work here centers on education and student support rather than bedside hospital floors—most clearly…

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Practical Nursing Instructor duties may include day and evening assignments, inclusive of summer months

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The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening(s) for a part-time Practical Nursing Instructor. Applicants will be responsible for classroom, clinical and clinical simulation instruction and supervision of the students enrolled in the practical nursing program. Organizing and coordinating the Skills labs at TCHS Brandywine and TCHS Pickering campuses. Responsibilities may include day and evening assignments, inclusive of the summer months. Assists in formulating policies for the selection and promotion of students. Plans, develops and implements diverse teaching strategies aimed at facilitating achievement of student learning outcomes and overall program outcomes.

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In Downingtown, PA

Downingtown, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent: $1,518/mo
Household income: $96,228/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Downingtown, PA

NeighborhoodsDowningtown offers a blend of historic borough living and expansive Chester County suburban pockets. The downtown core along East Lancaster Avenue features walkable streets lined with townhouses, older duplexes, and smaller apartment complexes close to local businesses. Extending outward into quiet township subdivisions, neighborhoods feature colonial-style homes, Cape Cods, and ranch-style residences. Adjacent communities such as Lionville, West Bradford, and Chester Springs provide leafy residential enclaves popular with professionals seeking larger lots and straightforward drives to regional centers.

Downingtown offers a blend of historic borough living and expansive Chester County suburban pockets. The downtown core along East Lancaster Avenue features walkable streets lined with townhouses, older duplexes, and smaller apartment complexes close to local businesses.

Extending outward into quiet township subdivisions, neighborhoods feature colonial-style homes, Cape Cods, and ranch-style residences. Adjacent communities such as Lionville, West Bradford, and Chester Springs provide leafy residential enclaves popular with professionals seeking larger lots and straightforward drives to regional centers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com

Getting aroundDowningtown is primarily a car-dependent community where daily travel is anchored by the Route 30 Lincoln Highway corridor, connecting easily to adjacent medical hubs across Chester County such as Exton and West Chester. The borough features its own SEPTA regional rail station, offering train service eastward toward Philadelphia. While regional rail serves long-distance commuters, localized bus transit is limited, making a personal vehicle essential for shift workers navigating hospital commutes across the county.

Downingtown is primarily a car-dependent community where daily travel is anchored by the Route 30 Lincoln Highway corridor, connecting easily to adjacent medical hubs across Chester County such as Exton and West Chester. The borough features its own SEPTA regional rail station, offering train service eastward toward Philadelphia.

While regional rail serves long-distance commuters, localized bus transit is limited, making a personal vehicle essential for shift workers navigating hospital commutes across the county.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw in Downingtown, led by Kerr Park in the center of town, where walking paths and footbridges cross the East Branch of Brandywine Creek. Cyclists and runners utilize the paved, multi-use Chester Valley Trail as well as the scenic Struble Trail. Nearby Marsh Creek State Park provides expansive lake recreation, including paddleboarding, sailing, and hiking trails, while preserves such as Natural Lands' Stroud Preserve and ChesLen Preserve offer protected open space across Chester County.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw in Downingtown, led by Kerr Park in the center of town, where walking paths and footbridges cross the East Branch of Brandywine Creek. Cyclists and runners utilize the paved, multi-use Chester Valley Trail as well as the scenic Struble Trail.

Nearby Marsh Creek State Park provides expansive lake recreation, including paddleboarding, sailing, and hiking trails, while preserves such as Natural Lands' Stroud Preserve and ChesLen Preserve offer protected open space across Chester County.

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Living in Downingtown

Downingtown blends the tranquil character of a historic Chester County mill town with the functional connectivity of a modern commuter hub, making it an appealing retreat for healthcare professionals. Situated along the East Branch of Brandywine Creek roughly thirty-three miles west of Philadelphia, the borough features a pedestrian-friendly core along East Lancaster Avenue anchored by local favorites like Estrella Tacos Y Mas, Kerr Park, and the historic Downingtown Log House. Shift workers will appreciate the quick access to outdoor respites such as the paved Chester Valley Trail, Struble Trail, and boating at Marsh Creek State Park. Commuting relies on the Route 30 corridor and regional arteries into nearby healthcare hubs like Exton and West Chester, alongside a local SEPTA regional rail station for trips into center-city Philadelphia. Housing ranges from central townhomes and garden apartments to quiet subdivisions of colonials and ranch-style residences. While newcomers must navigate peak-hour traffic bottlenecks and a generally elevated regional price landscape, Downingtown rewards residents with top-ranked public schools, low crime, and an enviable balance of open countryside and suburban convenience.

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