Job Description

About Stepful

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—especially those from underserved communities—launch high-demand healthcare careers. Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to build talent pipelines and address the growing shortage of allied health workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and more, go on to work at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. Additionally, we were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025 and to GSV's 150 Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning. We’re unlocking the full potential of the global workforce—improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

Our Values

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

• Care first : We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
• Learn quickly : We test, learn with data, and iterate.
• Build together : We win when we rely on each other.
• Own it : We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Surgical Technology Instructor to teach Stepful’s virtual 16-week Surgical Technologist (didactic) program. The ideal candidate is excited to deliver high-quality online instruction and ensure students are well-prepared. Stepful’s programs are designed to support students at every step of the way, from getting certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) to finding high-quality healthcare jobs.

This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contract role .

What You’ll Do

• Teach highly-engaging, live, virtual classes over Zoom four times a week
• Classes are held Mon - Thurs, during morning or afternoon hours in EST timezone
• Communicate regularly with students over email and other communication tools
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and prepare and plan for future modules, as needed
• Deliver clear, engaging instruction aligned to Stepful’s standardized curriculum
• Support students in understanding Sterile Processing concepts across CRCST exam domains
• Assess student understanding through assignments, quizzes, and in-class participation
• Provide timely feedback and targeted remediation to students who are struggling academically or with confidence
• Document student progress, attendance, and performance in Stepful systems
• Collaborate with Stepful’s learning team to ensure alignment with program goals and student needs
• Offer insights to improve the student experience and curriculum delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Active Surgical Technologist Certification
• 3+ years of experience as a certified Surgical Technologist in a clinical setting
• Experience teaching, training, tutoring, or instructing students or staff
• Comfortability teaching live online classes over Zoom
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable using LMS platforms and virtual teaching tools
• Ability to follow a standardized curriculum while adapting explanations to different learning styles
• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and career-focused healthcare education
• Ability to work 10 hours per week per class

Bonus Points If

• You have experience teaching Surgical Technology or NCCT exam preparation
• You have experience supporting diverse, underserved, or non-traditional student populations
• You have experience with online or hybrid education programs
• You have familiarity with competency-based education

Interview Process

• Intro Call with Talent Team
• Case Study Assignment
• Final Interview with Hiring Manager

The hourly rate range for this opportunity is $30.00 - $35.00/hour . Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.

Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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