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STEM Preparatory Academy

Health Science and Anatomy Teacher

K-12 TeachingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNashville, TN, USA$56.3k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates must have an active healthcare credential or certification, such as Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, paramedic, or another approved healthcare certification.
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain Tennessee CTE teaching authorization (Occupational Specialist License) and secure a teaching permit if not currently licensed.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
  • Candidates must successfully complete Tennessee Department of Education/MNPS background check and fingerprinting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Tennessee-approved Health Science CTE curriculum focused on 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 focused on intervention, enrichment, skill development, or student support.
  • Develop rigorous lesson plans aligned to Tennessee CTE standards and submit weekly lesson plan arcs with clear 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 through academic and industry skill assessments.
  • Provide hands-on instruction and assessment in vital signs collection and patient assessment, infection control procedures, medical safety practices, phlebotomy techniques, EKG placement and procedures, patient communication and professionalism, clinical documentation, and healthcare workplace expectations.
  • Create a classroom environment that mirrors professional healthcare settings while developing students’ confidence and technical competency.
  • Instruct students in electronic health records, medical office procedures, patient scheduling, insurance and healthcare documentation, HIPAA compliance and patient privacy, and professional communication skills.
  • Develop partnerships with local healthcare organizations, coordinate job shadowing, internships and clinical opportunities, support students participating in healthcare-related career experiences, and connect classroom learning to real-world healthcare careers.
  • Serve as advisor for the school’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter, mentor students in regional and state competitions, develop leadership opportunities connected to healthcare careers, and encourage exploration of healthcare pathways beyond high school.
  • Maintain an 8:00 AM–4:00 PM workday, participate in weekly staff huddles, complete assigned arrival, dismissal, lunch, hallway and transition duties, attend department and grade-level meetings, and participate in three weeks of summer faculty training, biweekly professional learning sessions, school-wide events and family engagement activities.
  • Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students, support academic progress, goal setting and career planning, deliver advisory lessons on college and career readiness, social-emotional learning and professional development, build relationships with students and families, and maintain a positive classroom culture.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of 2–5 years of recent full-time clinical healthcare experience is preferred.
  • An associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare, nursing, or a related field is preferred.
  • An active Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement is preferred.
  • Previous experience training, mentoring, or supervising healthcare professionals is preferred.
  • Experience working with high school students or young adults is preferred.

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