Medical Assisting Instructor

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks a dedicated Medical Assisting instructor for the 2026-2027 school year in Indianapolis to deliver a standards-based curriculum aligned with the NHA certification. The role emphasizes building professional skills, engaging with local healthcare partners, and fostering employability attributes in students.

The instructor will collaborate with the work-based learning coordinator, manage assessments, and ensure compliance with Indiana licensing requirements while promoting a

Qualifications

• Leadership and collaboration with students, staff, and partners.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Comfort with technology and learning new systems.
• Ability to recruit and promote the program to maintain enrollment.
• Professional communication with students, parents, staff, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise a standards-based curriculum leading to industry certifications or dual credit.
• Build rapport and communicate effectively with high school students and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure timely attendance and grading.
• Use classroom and lab management to ensure safety and implement curriculum.
• Lead recruitment efforts to sustain enrollment and partner with employers for work-based learning.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability

Organization

Technology aptitude

Goal orientation

Interpersonal skills

Coachable

Education

Bachelor's degree

Indiana Health Occupations teaching license

Experience in hospital or medical office setting

Job description

The Position

Teach high school students the Medical Assisting state curriculum for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Principles of Healthcare
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Assisting
• Supervision of Clinicals
• Employability Skills
• Assist in other Healthcare programs as needed.

Provide instruction in all aspects of medical assisting to prepare students for entry-level employment in the healthcare industry or to continue at the post-secondary level. Create a valid standards/skills-based curriculum that leads to the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification. Help students build professional skills by integrating employability skills such as working with others, good attendance, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Establish relationships with local employers in the healthcare industry to maintain a strong program Advisory Board and secure work-based learning opportunities for the medical assistant pathway students.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time teaching position, 185 days, full benefits, and TRF retirement.

It follows the Pike school calendar. The teacher's contract hours are approximately Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOTE: Employment is year-to-year and based on having sufficient enrollment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess or be eligible for an Indiana Health Occupations teaching license based on 3-5 years of related work experience as a Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN in the past 10 years.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in a hospital or medical office setting is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and revise a standards-based curriculum that leads to relevant industry certifications or dual credit attainment with post-secondary institutions.
• Ability to develop rapport, communicate effectively, and demonstrate professionalism with high school students, parents, staff, and community partners.
• Flexibility and the ability to address situations as they arise.
• Maintain accurate student records by taking timely attendance, grading classwork, including assignments, projects, and tests, and keeping them electronically updated.
• Use effective classroom and lab management techniques to maintain safety, implement the program curriculum, and develop daily lessons.
• Be active in the recruitment efforts of students and promote the program to maintain the necessary enrollment.
• Collaborate with our work-based learning coordinator to develop opportunities for students, such as job shadowing, micro-internships, and apprenticeships.
• Form and work with an advisory committee to procure materials and supplies, maintain updated equipment and curriculum, and develop industry partnerships.
• Work with school administration as needs arise.

Personal Characteristics Desired

• leadership
• reliable and responsible
• organization and planning skills
• technology-oriented or the ability to learn
• goal-oriented
• ability to relate well with others
• coachable

Additional Duties

• approachable
• self-motivated
• positive "role model" mentality
• effective communication skills
• self-confidence
• self-reflective with a growth mindset
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the CTE Director or Department Chair.