MEDscience Teacher

MEDscience Teacher Full-time Work Format: Fully On-Site Harvard Job Function: General Administration Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Salary Grade: 054 Department: MEDScience FLSA Status: Non-exempt Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. 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. Job Description The MEDscience Teacher role is a position for a who is eager to learn and teach high school students in our unique, student-centered pedagogy. In this role, the teacher will co-teach 3-4 classes per day and will have various administrative and technical responsibilities to support the organization. The teacher will be trained in MEDscience's immersive, student-centered pedagogy and must develop a clear understanding of MEDscience's curriculum and teaching method. MEDscience works with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels and the Teacher must be able to adapt to meet the interests and learning styles of students, while cultivating a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. This individual must be a team player who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly interactive environment and who is looking to grow as a teacher and work with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. 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 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. Physical Requirements: Must be able to teach 3-4 sessions (75 minutes/session) each day. Requires set-up and breakdown of simulation and clinical skills equipment, 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. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Three or more years of related experience. Education may count toward experience. Additional Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree preferred. College-level understanding of biology and anatomy and