Health Institute Vocational Teacher

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The Opportunity: Prepare Students for Careers in Healthcare

The Health Institute at Hardy High launched this school year, 2025–26, offering career-connected pathways for students interested in high-demand healthcare fields. Through a partnership with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), students will engage in hands-on learning, including labs, internships, and dual-enrollment courses, leading to certifications in healthcare fields through three pathway programs: Medical Assistant, Sterile Lab Processing, and Healthcare IT.

We are seeking a dynamic educator to teach the foundational Introduction to Healthcare Pathways course starting with 9th-grade students during SY25/26 and supporting the implementation of  career-connected learning across grades 7-8. This role is pivotal in building students’ understanding of healthcare careers and cultivating the technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills essential for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, engaging instruction aligned to Mastery’s curriculum and state standards.
• Integrate real-world applications and project-based learning to teach healthcare concepts.
• Foster an inclusive, student-centered classroom that encourages inquiry, collaboration, and resilience.
• Build students’ knowledge of healthcare pathways, including healthcare IT, sterile lab processing, and medical assisting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary connections and align instructional practices.
• Use data-driven strategies to assess and support student learning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families to support student success.
• Provide support to Hardy High teaching colleagues for planning and implementation of health care career awareness activities in middle school classrooms in grades 7-8.
• Support the planning and development of curriculum materials for advanced specialized health care career pathway coursework for students in grades 10-12 in future school years.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required); degrees in healthcare, education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: At least five years of experience in the healthcare industry (highly preferred); experience in education and/or workforce development is a plus.
• Certification:
• Valid teaching certification (or eligibility for an Emergency Teaching Certification).
• Industry-recognized credentials in healthcare fields such as: RN, LPN, CMA, CSLPT, or CompTIA A+ (preferred).
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of healthcare fields and industry trends.
• Ability to develop engaging, standards-aligned lessons.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, equity, and high expectations for all students.

Why Mastery?

• $5,000 signing bonus and relocation support of up to $5,000!
• Competitive starting salary: $60,000–$111,000, based on experience and education.
• Access to unparalleled professional development and coaching to ensure your growth and success.
• Comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, mental health support, and professional growth stipends.