Healthcare Instructor (Certified Medical Assistant)

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid leave

11 paid federal holidays

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Loan forgiveness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SOME (So Others Might Eat) seeks a Healthcare Instructor to develop and deliver high-quality healthcare training for CET students in a center-based setting in Washington, DC. You will manage the classroom, support curriculum development, monitor progress, and drive outcomes such as certification and workforce readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years as a Medical Assistant, plus CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years' experience as a Medical Assistant; supervisory experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of Medical Assistant experience; Teaching or Training background; supervisory experience
• Medical Assistant Certification; Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) Provider
• Education Program Delivery

Responsibilities

• Deliver Healthcare courses to students attending CET
• Maintain curriculum per TAC recommendations and CET mission; update curriculum as needed
• Develop and maintain program manuals with lesson plans, quizzes, and tests
• Utilize multimodal teaching methods (lecture, role-play, group work, etc.)
• Support achievement of program targets: attendance, graduation, placement, and employment retention
• Collaborate with unit teams to assess trainee needs and action plans
• Prepare explicit instructional materials for trainees
• Provide guidance and referrals to practice areas as needed
• Incorporate Basic Education (I-BEST) in classroom planning
• Co-teach with Basic Education/Mathematics instructors
• Provide one-on-one guidance on program progress and career needs
• Manage classroom and enforce discipline as needed
• Maintain trainee records in Salesforce and physical files
• Assist students with credential exam preparation
• Develop and maintain Technical Advisory Committee
• Track attendance and program statistics
• Participate in outreach to attract prospective students
• Differentiate instruction for multi-level learners
• Incorporate blended learning technologies
• Remediate certification test preparation
• Plan weekly with co-instructors
• Network in healthcare to stay current
• Facilitate instruction in hybrid environments

Skills

Healthcare instruction

Supervisory skills

Teaching background

Curriculum development

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Medicine

Practice Partners

ECW

Health Center 21

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Position Description: The Healthcare Instructor develops and delivers high-quality healthcare training and instruction to students enrolled in the Center for Employment Training (CET). This role is responsible for managing the classroom environment, supporting curriculum development and implementation, and ensuring instruction aligns with established program standards and learning objectives. The Healthcare Instructor also monitors student progress, provides guidance and support to promote successful skill development, and is accountable for contributing to the achievement of program outcomes, including student completion, certification, and workforce readiness.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $68,740 and may be commensurate with experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hours per week)

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years' experience as a Medical Assistant; previous supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant; Teaching or Training background; previous supervisory experience

Required License/Certification: Medical Assistant Certification; Basic Life Support [CPR & AED] Provider

Expected Contributions: Education Program Delivery

• Deliver Healthcare courses to students attending CET
• Maintain curriculum in accordance with Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) recommendations aligned with CET holistic mission; update curriculum as needed
• Maintain and develop a program manual that includes lesson plans, quizzes, and tests for the approved curriculum
• Modify teaching approach based on specific topics and utilize various experiential, tactical, and relational teaching methods such as lecture, role-play, group projects, individual assignments, games, field trips, etc.
• Perform activities to support achievement of annual program targets and goals such as attendance rate, utilization rate, graduation rate, overall placement rate, graduate placement rate, and employment retention rate
• Participate in weekly unit teams and collaborate with staff to evaluate trainee needs, define team responsibilities, and develop plans of action
• Prepare written instructional materials for trainees that are explicit and comprehensive
• Provide positive advising and referrals to unit team areas of practice as needed
• Plan and co-teach with Basic Education/Math Instructor to incorporate basic education (I-BEST) in the classroom
• Provide individualized guidance to students on program progress, specific career needs, career culture, and life skills through monthly meetings
• Manage classroom and create an effective learning environment; Recommend discipline based on trainee actions or lack of progress
• Maintain and update trainee records in Salesforce and in hard copy files
• Ensure eligible students take the occupational credential exam at the designated time and assist with preparation
• Develop and maintain a Technical Advisory Committee
• Track student attendance, maintain program statistics and monthly reports
• Participate in outreach activities to attract prospective students to the program.
• Differentiate instruction among multi-level learners (creative grouping, leveled assignments, etc.)
• Incorporate technology (via blended learning) into coursework
• Remediate students for certification tests, as necessary
• Weekly collaborative planning with co-instructor(s)
• Network within the healthcare industry and stay current on industry trends and developments
• Facilitate instruction in a hybrid environment, as needed

• Knowledge and ability to deliver healthcare courses
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Multimodal instructional style
• Collaborative planning
• Ability to supervise students in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical areas
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain productivity amid competing priorities
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Ability to set professional boundaries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with medical office and healthcare training software (ie., Medicine, Practice Partners, ECW, and Health Center 21)
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to multi-task and be productive despite competing priorities
• Presentation skills

Reports To: Associate Director

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods. Must be able to travel to events and meetings offsite.

Why Join SOME?

SOME offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match; generous paid leave; 11 paid federal holidays; commuter benefits; tuition assistance; loan forgiveness programs; and professional development opportunities.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• employer-paid life insurance
• employer-paid disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match
• generous paid leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• commuter benefits
• tuition assistance
• loan forgiveness programs
• professional development opportunities

Build a meaningful career while making a difference. Join SOME.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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