Medical Rotations Instructor: EXPLO Middle School (Summer)

Exploration School • Wellesley, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Rotations Instructor leads EXPLO Middle School’s Medical Rotations Focus Program at Wellesley College. The instructor delivers an existing, project-based curriculum developed by EXPLO, with flexibility to incorporate their own expertise, interests, and professional or academic experience. The program emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving, and may include visiting faculty, guest speakers, off-campus trips, and projects with organizations working in medicine. Instructors are supported by EXPLO’s Office of Teaching and Learning and work with an Instructional Coach.

This is a five-week seasonal position running in person on campus from June 22, 2027, through July 23, 2027. A four-day, on-campus training and orientation begins June 22. Before the summer, instructors also work remotely with an Instructional Coach to review lesson plans and course content; those dates are flexible. The weekday on-campus commitment is 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some off-campus trip days may run slightly later, within normal business hours. Compensation is $5,400, based on relevant training and experience. Lunch is provided. Campus housing is very limited and may involve additional program responsibilities.

Requirements

• At minimum, a degree in a medical or related field.
• Recent professional or academic experience in a medical field.
• Enjoy working with middle school students and bring enthusiasm for project-based, experiential learning.
• Be available to work on campus for the duration of the program.
• Be open to feedback and eager to grow as an educator.
• Be authorized to work in the United States, or able to obtain authorization by the start of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience obtained after graduation is preferred.
• Campus housing may be available on a very limited basis for applicants who are not local to the Boston/Wellesley area.

Responsibilities

• Implement the existing project-based Medical Rotations curriculum in collaboration with Instructional Coaches, with opportunities to provide input based on professional practice, research, or interests.
• Teach each weekday, Monday through Friday, with an on-campus commitment from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; some off-campus trip days may extend slightly beyond these hours while remaining within normal business hours.
• Complete the daily preparation needed to deliver an engaging student experience.
• Work closely with an Instructional Coach, welcome regular classroom observations, and put feedback into practice.
• Facilitate connections with external partners and guest speakers, as appropriate.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and provide student feedback throughout the summer.
• Participate in four days of on-campus, in-person training and orientation beginning June 22, 2027.
• Work remotely with an Instructional Coach before the summer to review lesson plans and course content; dates are flexible and discussed as part of a job offer.

Benefits

• Lunch is provided for all Instructors.
• Very limited campus housing may be available; instructors who need campus housing are expected to fulfill additional program responsibilities, to be discussed during hiring.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level