Harvard University
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MEDscienceTeacherandProgramCoordinator
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“MEDscience Teacher and Program Coordinator at Harvard University. Skills: teaching, program coordination, curriculum development. 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 mo”
What You'll Achieve.
advances Harvard's world-changing mission; advances the goals and vision of HMS MEDscience; inspire and empower a rising generation of STEM leaders; transform the way that students approach and solve problems; promote teamwork and problem-solving skills; program goals of critical thinking, problem solving, building teamwork, communication skills, developing personal health literacy, and continued interest in STEM fields.
Industry & Context.
problem solving; critical thinking; approach and solve problems
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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required, Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
College-level understanding of biology and anatomy and physiology, Prior high school-level teaching experience strongly preferred, Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills, 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
What You'll Do.
Delivers interactive lectures
and debriefs that utilize innovative and unique pedagogy techniques aligned with program goals of critical thinking
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
and scientific literacy (training provided).
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
and volunteers on the MEDscience curriculum and pedagogy.
Supervises student survey administration ensuring 100% rate of completion.
Trains newly hired teachers and volunteers on the curriculum
meeting ahead of class sessions to run training and observing classes to provide feedback.
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.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with the MEDscience team to deliver semester-long and module programming throughout the schoolyear and across 11 week-long summer programs.; 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.; Works with the teaching team to develop and support curricular innovation and cultural competency in the classroom.
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills
Process & Methodology
project management skills with proven attention to detail, Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands, 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., Supervises student survey administration ensuring 100% rate of completion.
Full Job 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. 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 (). This team m
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