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Harvard Medical School · 1 day ago

MEDscience Teacher & Program Coordinator

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Harvard Medical School is dedicated to improving health and well-being through excellence in education and innovation. They are seeking a MEDscience Teacher & Program Coordinator to lead high school biology-based enrichment programs, coordinate logistics for various partners, and support volunteer training. This role focuses on delivering interactive lectures and developing curriculum while fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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, developing personal health literacy, and continued interest in STEM fields. Collaborates with the MEDscience team to deliver school-year and summer programming. Instructs 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. Provides 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

Curriculum Development: Assists in refining written materials for pedagogy evaluation, and other documents needed for program expansion. Works with leadership and teaching team to develop and support curricular innovation and cultural competency in the classroom

Qualification

Biology knowledgeAnatomyPhysiologyProject managementTeaching experienceLab techniques trainingSpanish languageWritten communicationOral presentationAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

College-level understanding of biology and anatomy and physiology

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

Preferred

Prior high school-level teaching experience strongly preferred

Experience in a patient-facing healthcare profession is a plus

Experience in or open to training on the following lab techniques: ELISA, PCR, gel electrophoresis

Ability to teach in Spanish preferred

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard Medical School

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At Harvard Medical School, our mission is to create and nurture a diverse community of the best people committed to leadership in alleviating human suffering caused by disease.

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Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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