Position Description

HMS MEDscience has an opening for an experienced team teacher for its high school biology-based enrichment program serving a diverse population including Boston area 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.

 

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 a semester-long curriculum to over 60 participating high schools, 10 week-long summer programs, and 50 modules. 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. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• Teachers - preferably in a biological science in an urban high school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong team player who enjoys working as part of a “lean team” - pitching in wherever needed.
• Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent project management skills with proven attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, curriculum development, and non-profit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility. 
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Experience in a patient-facing healthcare profession preferred.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values    https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement
 

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.