Position Description

HMS MEDscience’s mission is to address the inspiration gap in STEM education by providing students with opportunities to enhance the necessary 21st Century skills for success in their academic and future careers. 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 2,700 high school students (including over 1000 Boston Public School students) through school-year and summer programs. 65% of the students who engage in school-year programming identify themselves as being part of a racial/ethnic group that is underrepresented in medicine.

The MEDscience Assistant Teacher role is an entry-level position for an individual who is interested in learning how to teach and eager to get involved with the many projects vital to the growth of an educational organization. In this role, the teacher will be trained to teach in our experiential learning style under the mentorship of a veteran teacher, will co-teach classes, and will have various administrative and technical responsibilities to support the maintenance and growth of the organization. This individual must be a team player who likes working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly interactive environment and who is looking for a challenging opportunity to learn and grow with support.

Our medical simulations require teachers to take on the roles of instructor, attending physician, patient, and/or counselor to students as they diagnose patients. The clinical skills in the MEDscience curriculum requires teachers to be able to work with a variety of medical simulation equipment and communicate proper technique to students. Additionally, the teacher must be able to create a welcoming space for students with varying educational needs.
 

Basic Qualifications

College background and 1-2+ years of related work experience. Education beyond high school may count toward experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A qualified candidate would have a strong foundation of knowledge in biology, human anatomy & physiology, and basic medical terminology as well as some experience in a wet laboratory.
• Helpful to have experience in or be open to training on the following lab techniques: ELISA, PCR, gel electrophoresis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible and have strong project management skills to effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

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.