Instructor, Foundations of Medicine and Healthcare (Seattle)

Circuit Stream Online Programs • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Circuit Stream is hiring an instructor to deliver its Foundations of Medicine and Healthcare curriculum to students ages 13–17. The role is in person at the University of Washington and the University of Washington Bothell. Instructors use case-based learning, discussion, and hands-on activities to introduce students to healthcare careers and help them examine symptoms and patient information, interpret data, and consider possible treatment plans. Circuit Stream provides the curriculum, lesson resources, and activities; the instructor makes them engaging, accessible, and memorable while supporting students’ progress toward the learning objectives.

Teaching dates are June 28–July 9 and July 12–23 at the University of Washington, and July 26–August 6 at the University of Washington Bothell. The daily teaching hours are 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Required instructor training and onboarding are provided when hired, with an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin. Compensation is USD 1,500–1,650 per week. A criminal background check will be requested before working with youth learners.

Requirements

• Enjoy working with teenagers and be able to keep a group engaged, participating, and excited to learn.
• Have professional, academic, clinical, research, or substantial project experience in medicine, healthcare, health sciences, biomedical sciences, nursing, or a closely related field.
• Have a completed bachelor’s degree in a healthcare, medicine, nursing, or health-science discipline, or be pursuing a master’s or Ph.D.
• Have strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to explain medical and healthcare concepts clearly and responsibly to beginners.
• Be dependable and prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior and safety.
• Be available to teach on weekdays for all listed summer course dates.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Foundations of Medicine and Healthcare curriculum with energy, clarity, and effective classroom facilitation.
• Guide students through medical case studies, healthcare scenarios, data interpretation, and hands-on activities, ensuring they work toward course learning objectives.
• Connect course concepts to diverse healthcare careers and explain medical and health-science ideas in clear, age-appropriate ways.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, rules, and safety requirements.
• Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day.
• Monitor learner progress and communicate concerns or support needs to the Circuit Stream team.

Benefits

• Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from a community of instructors and educators.
• Opportunity to strengthen teaching and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
• Rewarding summer role introducing teenagers to medicine and healthcare and helping them explore future academic and career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level