Surgical Technology Instructor - Virtual

The Role

We are seeking experienced and passionate Adjunct Instructors to join Stepful’s bench of virtual educators supporting the 16-week virtual and synchronous didactic portion of our Surgical Technologist program.

Responsibilities

• Teach highly-engaging, live, virtual classes over Zoom four times a week
• Didactic classes usually begin between 1-3:30pm EST, Monday - Thursday
• Communicate regularly with students over email and other communication tools
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and prepare and plan for future modules, as needed
• Deliver clear, engaging instruction aligned to Stepful’s standardized curriculum
• Support students in understanding Sterile Processing concepts across CRCST exam domains
• Assess student understanding through assignments, quizzes, and in-class participation
• Provide timely feedback and targeted remediation to students who are struggling academically or with confidence
• Document student progress, attendance, and performance in Stepful systems
• Collaborate with Stepful’s learning team to ensure alignment with program goals and student needs
• Offer insights to improve the student experience and curriculum delivery

Requirements

This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contract role.

Qualifications

• Active Surgical Technologist Certification
• 3+ years of experience as a certified Surgical Technologist in a clinical setting

Skills

• Experience teaching, training, tutoring, or instructing students or staff
• Comfortable teaching live online classes over Zoom
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable using LMS platforms and virtual teaching tools
• Ability to follow a standardized curriculum while adapting explanations to different learning styles
• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and career-focused healthcare education
• Ability to work 10 hours per week per class, Monday - Thursday

Bonus Points

• If you have experience teaching Surgical Technology or NCCT exam preparation
• If you have experience supporting diverse, underserved, or non-traditional student populations
• If you have experience with online or hybrid education programs
• If you have familiarity with competency-based education

Pay and Benefits

The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $30.00 - $35.00/hour. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.