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. Our program immerses students in realistic and dynamic simulated medical emergencies that promote teamwork and problem-solving skills. HMS MEDscience engages over 4,000 high school students (including nearly 1,200 Boston Public School students) through school-year and summer programs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant teaching experience

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• College-level understanding of biology and anatomy and physiology.
• Prior high school-level teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills with proven attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands.
• Open-minded and adaptable. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Embraces opportunities to learn and grow in the role and contribute to growth of mission-driven organization.
• Experience in a patient-facing healthcare profession is a plus.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $68,100.00 - $111,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In perso

Lead Teacher

• Delivers interactive lectures, simulation cases, and debriefs that utilize innovative and unique pedagogy techniques aligned with program goals of critical thinking, problem solving, building teamwork, communication skills, develoing personal health literacy, and continued interest in STEM fields
• Collaborates with the MEDscience team to deliver semester-long and module programming throughout the school-year and across 10 week-long summer programs.
• Instruct students in medical skills, terminology, and scientific literacy (training provided)

Program Coordination

• Coordinates the programming for at least 20 partnering high school classroom teachers for the fall and spring semester courses: discuss logistics, individualize program curriculum calendar, provide program materials, monitor completion of required paperwork & surveys,
• Coordinates within the MEDscience teaching team: establish roles for each session, responsible for the set-up and breakdown of session materials
• Provide support and training as needed to partnering high school teachers, interns, and volunteers on the MEDscience curriculum and pedagogy
• Supervise student survey administration ensuring 100% rate of completion

Teacher Training:

• Trains newly hired teachers and volunteers on the curriculum, meeting ahead of class sessions to run training and observing classes to provide feedback