MEDscience Teacher and Program Coordinator

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Why join Harvard Medical School?

Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

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. 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. 

HMS MEDscience has an opening for an experienced team teacher for its high school biology-based enrichment program serving a diverse population of students. In addition to teaching, this position will be responsible for coordinating the logistics of our programming for various partners and support the training of volunteers who join our teaching team. This position will directly support the work that advances the goals and vision of HMS MEDscience (http://hmsmedscience.org/mission). 

This team member will work effectively within a culture inclusive of individuals with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations, and appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. This role 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.

Key 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 semester-long and module programming throughout the schoolyear and across 11 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.
• Provides support and training as needed to partnering high school teachers, interns, and volunteers on the MEDscience curriculum and pedagogy.
• Supervises 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 the teaching team to develop and support curricular innovation and cultural competency in the classroom.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to teach 3-4 in-person sessions each day (75 minutes/session).
• Requires assisting in set-up of simulation equipment and clinical skills training, which can include lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight.

As part of your application, we recommend including a cover letter that will help us better understand your qualifications and background. This can provide valuable insight into your experience and interest in the role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant 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.
• Experience in or open to training on the following lab techniques: ELISA, PCR, gel electrophoresis.
• Ability to teach in Spanish preferred.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• 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 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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