67900BRAuto req ID:67900BRJob Code:359057 Admin Dept/Program Admin Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Assistant Director, Training & Professional Development LeadSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :057Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. + Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience. Additional Qualifications and Skills: + 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. Additional Information:This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines. 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(https://www.gem.com ?formID=16341e35-cbc6-4904-88a3-09b35763307e) Department:MEDsciencePre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:General Administration Position Description: Key Responsibilities - Teacher Training/Professional Development: + 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. Lead Teacher: + 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. Program Coordination: + 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). School/Unit:Harvard Medical School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Physical Requirements: + 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. Job Summary:HMS MEDscience seeks an experienced and skilled program leader to serve as an Assistant Director for our Teacher Training & Professional Development program in addition to their responsibilities coordinating and teaching programming & managing staff. The Assistant Director for Teacher Development will focus on developing and leading a robust teacher training program to be used internally for content and pedagogy mastery as well as to scale the MEDscience pedagogy to other locations via a train-the-trainer method. This position will have daily responsibilities coordinating and directly training new teachers in MEDscience’s unique pedagogy, which requires an intensive 6-month training period and ongoing professional development and learning. As a Lead Teacher, this role will be responsible for delivering MEDscience’s innovative, hands-on STEM curriculum through partnerships with participating local high schools, 10 week-long summer programs, and inspiration modules. Lead Teachers also manage MEDscience’s school partnerships and the person in this role will serve as the primary point of contact for high schools and be responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with school administrators. The position will also be responsible for managing 1-2 staff members. They will also be responsible for delegating and managing Assistant Teachers who are taking on more of the less complex tasks associated with program coordination.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values (https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-statement-community-values) https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: + Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers. + Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date. + Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. + Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service. + Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools. + Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions. + Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning. + Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more. + Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston. Work Format:On-Site LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-RA1Work Format Details:This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.About Us:HMS MEDscience's mission is to provide all students irrespective of background, race or zip code access to high quality, innovative programming to address the achievement and opportunity gap in STEM education. The MEDscience model combines realistic simulated medical emergencies, built around an interactive lifelike mannequin, with hands-on training in a range of STEM disciplines (clinical skills, laboratory and forensic sciences, and biomedical engineering). MEDscience engages over 3,600 students annually (primarily high school) through school-year and summer programming and is one of the largest out-of-school collaborators with the Boston Public Schools. MEDscience students learn to think critically, problem solve, and work collaboratively; while gaining exposure to a wide range of career paths in healthcare and the life sciences.