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

STEM Preparatory Academy•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a healthcare professional to teach its high school Health Science CTE pathway in Nashville, Tennessee. The instructor prepares students for healthcare careers through Tennessee-approved coursework, hands-on clinical and technical skills instruction, medical administrative training, industry preparation, and mentorship. Instructional topics include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, healthcare careers, patient care, medical office operations, healthcare ethics, clinical documentation, and professional communication. The role also supports student preparation for industry-recognized credentials, including the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification. The position is a full-time, in-person, 10-month faculty role. The teacher teaches three of four classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule and facilitates one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time block. Other duties include lesson planning and assessment, collaboration with the CTE team, developing healthcare-industry partnerships and work-based learning opportunities, advising STEM Prep’s HOSA chapter, and mentoring a student cohort. Educators are expected to work 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and participate in school duties, meetings, training, professional learning, and school-wide and family-engagement activities. The starting salary is $56,291 at Bachelor’s Step 0; final salary placement depends on verified experience and education. A $7,000–$10,000 signing bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Active healthcare credential or certification; listed credentials include CMA, RMA, RN, LPN, paramedic, or another approved healthcare certification.
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.
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, and 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 team members through department planning, coaching meetings, professional learning communities, and data-driven instructional planning.
Monitor student progress using academic and industry skill assessments.
Provide hands-on instruction and assessment in vital signs collection, patient assessment, infection control, medical safety, phlebotomy, EKG procedures, patient communication, clinical documentation, and healthcare workplace expectations.
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, and clinical opportunities.
Support students participating in healthcare-related career experiences and connect classroom learning to healthcare careers.
Advise STEM Prep’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter and mentor students in regional and state competitions.
Develop leadership opportunities and encourage students to explore healthcare pathways beyond high school.
Maintain an 8:00 AM–4:00 PM workday and participate in weekly staff huddles, assigned school duties, department and grade-level meetings, summer faculty training, biweekly professional learning, school-wide events, and family-engagement activities.
Serve as an advisor to a small student cohort; support academic progress, goal setting, and career planning; and deliver advisory lessons on college and career readiness, social-emotional learning, and professional development.
Build strong relationships with students and families and maintain a classroom culture centered on integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.