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Assistant Director, Training & Professional Development Lead

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Harvard University

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Boston

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in training/program development, K-12 STEM teaching experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives and relationships.
  • You will develop training programs, coordinate onboarding, mentor teachers, align curriculum with best practices, and deliver innovative lessons while managing logistics and fostering team collaboration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
  • Advanced degree is a plus but not required.
  • Prior K-12 STEM teaching experience is a plus.
  • Experience developing and implementing training and professional development programs in an academic or medical setting.
  • Creative, nimble, and proactive, with exceptional ability to anticipate and solve problems. Must possess excellent judgment and understanding of when to elevate issues to executive leadership.
  • High level of maturity and empathy with proven ability to build strong relationships and develop trusts with colleagues and a diverse network of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives and partnerships. Able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively prioritize time and tasks while adapting to changing needs and priorities.
  • Prior management experience is a plus, ideally in a medical or academic setting.
  • Must be able to teach 3-4 in person sessions each day (75 minutes/session).
  • Requires assisting in set-up of simulation equipment and clinical skills training, which can include lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight.

Responsibilities

  • Builds, refines, and implements a rigorous framework for ongoing feedback and continuous improvement in aligning teaching to the MEDscience method.
  • Directly responsible for developing an intensive 3-month onboarding training plan for new hires and implementing this plan; this requires coordinating with and delegation to other trainers.
  • Builds organizational capacity through “train the trainer” method, by building and facilitating an advanced training curriculum to train other lead teachers on how to train new teachers in the MEDscience pedagogy.
  • Directly responsible for planning, delivering, and coordinating with others (e.g., clinical team, lead teachers) to deliver ongoing teacher development sessions for the teaching team.
  • Provides strategic guidance on training and professional development tactics to executive leadership and aligns training program with overall organizational goals and staff development goals.
  • Collaborates with the clinical team to ensure alignment between MEDscience curriculum and current best practices in patient care and medical science content.
  • Plays leadership role on teaching team responsible for delivering the organization's flagship MEDscience anatomy and physiology curriculum.
  • Delivers interactive lectures, simulation cases, and debriefs that utilize innovative and unique pedagogy techniques aligned with program goals of critical thinking, problem solving, building teamwork, communication skills, developing personal health literacy, and continued interest in STEM fields.
  • Develops and implements scope and sequence for semester-long partnerships with schools, based on shared priorities. Develops and delivers individual lesson plans, tailored to the priorities of schools and experience level of students.
  • Leads and mentors less experienced teachers.
  • Coordinates the programming for partnering high school classroom teachers for the fall and spring semester courses: leads complex logistics and curriculum discussions with internal team & partner teachers.
  • Coordinates within the MEDscience teaching team: establish roles for each session, responsible for the set-up and breakdown of session materials.
  • Provides support and training as needed to partnering high school teachers, interns, and volunteers on the MEDscience curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Manages / supervises assistant teachers and delegates tasks (e.g., attendance, confirming receipt of consent forms).

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Assistant Director, Training & Professional Development Lead position?

The primary focus is to develop and lead a robust teacher training program for MEDscience’s unique pedagogy, ensuring content and pedagogy mastery and scaling the program to other locations.

How long is the training period for new teachers in this program?

New teachers undergo an intensive 6-month training period as part of the teacher training program.

What are the key responsibilities of the Assistant Director in teacher training?

Key responsibilities include building a rigorous feedback framework, developing an onboarding training plan, facilitating advanced training for lead teachers, delivering ongoing teacher development sessions, and providing strategic guidance on training tactics.

Will the Assistant Director also serve as a Lead Teacher?

Yes, the Assistant Director will play a leadership role in delivering MEDscience's anatomy and physiology curriculum and mentoring less experienced teachers.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, along with a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience is required.

Is prior K-12 teaching experience necessary?

Prior K-12 STEM teaching experience is a plus but not strictly necessary for this position.

What types of relationships will the Assistant Director be responsible for managing?

The Assistant Director will manage relationships with participating local high schools and serve as the primary point of contact for school administrators.

Are there any physical requirements for this position?

Yes, the Assistant Director must be able to teach multiple in-person sessions each day and assist with the setup of simulation equipment, which may require lifting moderate weight.

What is the employment status of this position?

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension based on work performance and continued funding.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, the Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Harvard University

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Mission & Purpose

Harvard University is a prestigious educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a wide range of disciplines. Their ultimate mission is to advance knowledge, foster intellectual growth, and prepare leaders who will make a difference globally. Harvard's purpose is to create an environment of academic excellence, encouraging innovation, critical thinking, and research that addresses complex challenges, while also promoting inclusive and diverse perspectives within their community.