MEDscience Teacher

About the MEDscience Program

HMS MEDscience's mission is to inspire and empower a rising generation of STEM leaders. Our program immerses students in realistic and dynamic simulated medical emergencies that transform the way that students approach and solve problems. Our vision is that all students, regardless of background, education, or zip code, should have equal opportunities in education and the sciences. HMS MEDscience engages over 4,000 high school students (including nearly 1,200 Boston Public School students) through school-year and summer programs.

About the Role

The MEDscience Teacher role is a position for someone who is eager to learn and teach high school students in our unique, student-centered pedagogy. In this role, the teacher will co-teach 3-4 classes per day and will have various administrative and technical responsibilities to support the organization. This position will focus primarily on MEDscience's clinical program, but may have the opportunity to teach other program areas (including laboratory science, forensic science, and biomedical engineering) over time.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach 3-4 classes per day
• Manage various administrative and technical responsibilities to support the organization
• Develop a clear understanding of MEDscience's curriculum and teaching method
• Adapt to meet the interests and learning styles of students from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels
• Cultivate a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
• Set up and break down simulation and clinical skills equipment

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience (education may count toward experience)
• College-level understanding of biology and anatomy and physiology
• Flexibility and strong project management skills to effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
• Sound judgement and ability to know when to elevate issues to organization's senior leadership
• Experience in or open to training on the following lab techniques: ELISA, PCR, gel electrophoresis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to teach in Spanish

Schedule

35 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm