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 through an Occupational Specialist License.
Candidates must be able to 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.
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.
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 ensuring students develop confidence and technical competency.
Teach electronic health records, medical office procedures, patient scheduling, insurance and healthcare documentation, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy.
Develop partnerships with local healthcare organizations.
Coordinate job shadowing experiences, internships, and clinical opportunities.
Support students participating in healthcare-related career experiences.
Connect classroom learning to real-world healthcare careers.
Serve as advisor for STEM Prep’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter.
Mentor students participating in regional and state competitions.
Develop leadership opportunities connected to healthcare careers.
Encourage students to explore 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.
Participate in three weeks of summer faculty training, biweekly professional learning sessions, school-wide events, and family engagement activities.
Support STEM Prep’s academic and cultural expectations.
Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students.
Support students’ academic progress, goal setting, and career planning.
Deliver advisory lessons focused on college and career readiness, social-emotional learning, and professional development.
Build relationships with students and families.
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.
Passion for workforce development and career readiness is preferred.
Health Science CTE Instructor – Medical Assisting
Location: STEM Preparatory Academy – Nashville, Tennessee Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person, 10-Month Faculty Position Department: Career & Technical Education (CTE) Job Posting Date: July 30, 2026 Starting Salary: $56,291 (Bachelor’s Step 0) Final salary placement is based on verified years of experience and education level.
💰 $7,000–$10,000 Signing Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates
Why Choose STEM Preparatory Academy?
At STEM Preparatory Academy, we are more than a school — we are a community committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment. Serving middle and high school students in Nashville, TN, STEM Prep provides a rigorous, inquiry-based STEM education designed to prepare students for college, careers, and leadership.
Our educators are more than instructors — they are mentors, innovators, and champions for student success. We invest deeply in our staff through coaching, professional development, and a collaborative school culture that empowers teachers to make a lasting impact.
When you join STEM Prep, you become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to ensuring every scholar learns, leads, and thrives.
Position Summary
STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced Health Science CTE Instructor – Medical Assisting to lead our high school healthcare pathway program.
This role is designed for a healthcare professional who wants to transition their clinical expertise into the classroom and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will bring real-world medical experience and a passion for developing students through hands-on instruction, industry preparation, and mentorship.
The Health Science CTE Instructor will prepare students for careers in healthcare while supporting successful completion of Tennessee Health Science pathway coursework and industry-recognized certifications, including opportunities to earn credentials such as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification.
Your Role as a Health Science CTE Instructor
📚 Planning & Instruction
Teach Tennessee-approved Health Science CTE curriculum focused on:
Anatomy and physiology
Medical terminology
Healthcare careers
Patient care procedures
Medical office operations
Healthcare ethics and professionalism
Teach 3 of 4 classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule.
Facilitate one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time (PLT) block focused on intervention, enrichment, skill development, or student support.
Develop rigorous lesson plans aligned to Tennessee CTE standards.
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 (PLCs)
Data-driven instructional planning
Monitor student progress through academic and industry skill assessments.
🏥 Clinical & Technical Skills Instruction
The Health Science CTE Instructor will provide hands-on instruction and assessment of healthcare skills, including:
Vital signs collection and patient assessment
Infection control procedures
Medical safety practices
Phlebotomy techniques
EKG placement and procedures
Patient communication and professionalism
Clinical documentation
Healthcare workplace expectations
The instructor will create a classroom environment that mirrors professional healthcare settings while ensuring students develop confidence and technical competency.
💻 Medical Administrative Training
Students will receive instruction in:
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Medical office procedures
Patient scheduling
Insurance and healthcare documentation
HIPAA compliance and patient privacy
Professional communication skills
🤝 Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships
The Health Science CTE Instructor will:
Develop partnerships with local healthcare organizations.
Coordinate job shadowing experiences, internships, and clinical opportunities.
Support students participating in healthcare-related career experiences.
Connect classroom learning to real-world healthcare careers.
🌟 HOSA Leadership
Serve as the advisor for STEM Prep’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter.
Mentor students participating in regional and state competitions.
Develop leadership opportunities connected to healthcare careers.
Encourage students to explore healthcare pathways beyond high school.
🏫 School Duties & Expectations
All STEM Prep educators are expected to contribute to the overall success of our scholars.
Responsibilities include:
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.
Participate in:
Three weeks of summer faculty training
Biweekly professional learning sessions
School-wide events and family engagement activities
Support STEM Prep’s academic and cultural expectations.
🌱 Student Mentorship & Advisory
As a STEM Prep educator, you will:
Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students.
Support academic progress, goal setting, and career planning.
Deliver advisory lessons focused on:
College and career readiness
Social-emotional learning
Professional development
Build strong relationships with students and families.
Maintain a positive classroom culture centered around:
Integrity
Imagination
Drive
Collaboration
Inquiry
Required Qualifications
Healthcare Experience
Candidates must have:
✅ Active healthcare credential or certification, including one of the following preferred:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Paramedic
Other approved healthcare certifications
✅ Minimum of 2–5 years of recent full-time clinical healthcare experience preferred.
Education
High school diploma required.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, nursing, or related field preferred.
Additional Requirements
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.
Healthcare professionals without traditional teaching backgrounds are encouraged to apply. STEM Prep supports qualified candidates through the Tennessee alternative licensure pathway.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
We Offer
💰 $7,000–$10,000 signing bonus for qualified Health Science CTE candidates 👶 Discounted on-site childcare through Little Wonders 📘 Comprehensive two-week onboarding program 🏥 MNPS benefits and Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) retirement 🎯 Dedicated instructional coaching and professional support 🌟 TVAAS Level 4 and Level 5 performance bonuses 🎉 Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years 🧑🏽🏫 $3,000 department chair and mentor teacher stipends ☀️ Paid school holidays, winter break, spring break, and summers off
Interview Process
Resume Review
Phone Screening
Healthcare Credential & Licensure Verification
Sample Lesson Preparation
Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview
Employment Verification
Offer Extension
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
STEM Preparatory Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where students and staff thrive. We believe every scholar deserves access to excellent educators and meaningful opportunities.
As an equal opportunity employer, STEM Prep does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Join STEM Preparatory Academy and help prepare Nashville’s next generation of healthcare professionals — one scholar, one skill, and one future at a time.