MEDscience Teacher & Program Coordinator at Harvard University — Boston, MA

HMS MEDscience has an opening for an experienced team teacher for its high school biology-based enrichment program serving a diverse population of students. This lead teacher will teach up to 3-4 classes per day in a co-teaching team. They will also serve as the primary point of contact for partner teachers at a wide range of school partners, with responsibility for curriculum alignment, program scheduling and logistics, and oversight of all educators involved in program delivery (including co-teachers, part-time staff, and volunteers).

Teacher/Program Coordinators typically manage 1-2 outside of projects/programs in addition to their direct classroom/partnership management responsibilities. These projects could include management of a particular curriculum area or an operational function (such as scheduling/staffing, inventory management/procurement for program supplies and equipment, or management/analysis of program data). These projects will be overseen by a member of MEDscience’s leadership team, but this role will operate with a high degree of independence in planning and implementing projects and making strategic recommendations to leadership.

Teacher/Program Coordinators also play an important role in training new teachers. This includes a combination of one-on-one and small group training, observation, and post-session debriefs. This team member will work effectively within a culture inclusive of individuals across a wide range of 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:

• Lead teaches in a co-teaching team.
• Accountable for decision making surrounding the planning and delivery of semester-long and module programming throughout the schoolyear and across 11 week-long summer programs.
• Delivers interactive lesson plans to students using the MEDscience pedagogy and in alignment with program goals of critical thinking, problem solving, building teamwork, communication skills, developing personal health literacy, and continued interest in STEM fields.
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interest and learning styles of students while staying in alignment with MEDscience pedagogy

Partnership Coordination:

• Coordinate programming for partnering high school programs. Serve as primary point of contact with partner teachers. This includes designing individualized program curriculum, building a curriculum calendar, managing logistics, and overseeing a range of educators involved in program delivery (including part-time staff and volunteers).
• Updates program leadership on partnerships and make recommendations for improvements.

Project Management:

• Manage 1-2 outside of projects/programs in addition to their direct classroom/partnership management responsibilities. These projects could include management of a particular curriculum area or an operational function (such as scheduling/staffing, inventory management/procurement for program supplies and equipment, or collection/analysis of program data).
• Responsible for project planning and implementation and communication with project team, including making strategic recommendations to program leadership.

Teacher Training:

• Contributes to training of new teachers by leading small group training, observation, and post-session debriefs, which provide opportunities for feedback.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to teach 3-4 in-person sessions each day (75 minutes/session).

Physical Requirements:

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

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