7,000-10,000 Bonus for Health Science and Anatomy Teacher

STEM Preparatory Academy•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a Health Science CTE Instructor – Medical Assisting to lead its high school healthcare pathway program. The instructor will teach Tennessee-approved Health Science CTE curriculum and prepare students for healthcare careers, pathway coursework, and industry-recognized certifications, including opportunities to earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification. The role is intended for a healthcare professional who can bring clinical expertise into the classroom through hands-on instruction, industry preparation, and student mentorship. The instructor teaches three of four classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule and facilitates one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block. The position also includes planning and assessment, collaboration with the CTE team, clinical and medical administrative skills instruction, work-based learning and industry partnerships, HOSA chapter advising, student advisory and mentorship, and shared school duties. The workday is 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. This is a full-time, in-person, 10-month faculty position in Nashville, Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Active healthcare credential or certification; examples listed include Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), paramedic, or other approved healthcare certifications.
Ability to obtain Tennessee CTE teaching authorization (Occupational Specialist License).
Ability to secure a teaching permit if not currently licensed.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Successful completion of Tennessee Department of Education/MNPS background check and fingerprinting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2–5 years of recent full-time clinical healthcare experience is preferred.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare, nursing, or a related field preferred.
Active Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement.
Previous experience training, mentoring, or supervising healthcare professionals.
Experience working with high school students or young adults.
Passion for workforce development and career readiness.

Responsibilities

Teach Tennessee-approved Health Science CTE curriculum, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, healthcare careers, patient care procedures, medical office operations, healthcare ethics, and professionalism.
Teach three of four classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule and facilitate one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block.
Develop rigorous lesson plans aligned to Tennessee CTE standards and submit weekly lesson plan arcs with objectives, assessments, and student exemplars.
Collaborate with CTE colleagues through department planning, coaching meetings, Professional Learning Communities, and data-driven instructional planning.
Monitor student progress through academic and industry skill assessments.
Provide hands-on instruction and assessment in vital signs collection, patient assessment, infection control, medical safety, phlebotomy, EKG placement and procedures, patient communication, professionalism, clinical documentation, and healthcare workplace expectations.
Create a classroom environment that mirrors professional healthcare settings and builds students’ technical competency and confidence.
Teach electronic health records, medical office procedures, patient scheduling, insurance and healthcare documentation, HIPAA compliance, patient privacy, and professional communication.
Develop partnerships with local healthcare organizations and coordinate job shadowing, internships, clinical opportunities, and other healthcare-related career experiences.
Serve as advisor for STEM Prep’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter and mentor students participating in regional and state competitions.
Develop healthcare-related leadership opportunities and encourage students to explore healthcare pathways beyond high school.
Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students and support their academic progress, goal setting, and career planning.
Deliver advisory lessons focused on college and career readiness, social-emotional learning, and professional development; build relationships with students and families.
Maintain a positive classroom culture centered on integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
Maintain an 8:00 AM–4:00 PM workday; participate in weekly staff huddles and assigned arrival, dismissal, lunch, hallway, and transition duties.
Attend department and grade-level meetings; participate in three weeks of summer faculty training, biweekly professional learning sessions, school-wide events, and family engagement activities.
Support STEM Prep’s academic and cultural expectations.