Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
The Boston Medical Spanish Center (BMSC) is looking for enthusiastic instructors to teach our medical Spanish courses on a per program, W2 basis. This opportunity is ideal for Spanish instructors interested in teaching projects that work with their schedules and who are interested in increasing equitable access to healthcare in Boston and throughout the country.
These are paid teaching opportunities (starting at $62.50 / contact hour) formatted to offer instructors flexibility to choose the projects that work for them. While logistical details vary from program to program, the following may be useful information :
Teaching for most programs will be conducted online via Zoom. In-person teaching opportunities may be available as well. When in-person, classes are held at our various partner sites across Boston and surrounding neighborhoods.Classes for most programs are held evenings and weekends.An average program runs 10 contact hours. Average instructor teaches 80-120 hours per year; some instructors teach over 150 hours per year.Instructors are offered specific projects according to organizational needs. Instructors can accept or decline specific programs depending on the instructors availability and interest.Instructors receive support in their online classes from assistant teachers and administrative support from program managers.Free training is available for all teachers, including free training in Spanish for medical fields.Student proficiency levels range from beginner speakers to native speakers who are developing medical Spanish terminology.RESPONSIBILITIES
All instructors will be responsible for the following :
Creating their own lesson plans as neededCreating and managing a Google Classroom for their courseOrienting to any core administrative and course materialsCommunicating class information to studentsOccasional meetings with program managersFor in-person classes : arranging and resetting classrooms as neededQUALIFICATIONS
Online teaching experience is required.High fluency in Spanish and conversational English proficiency are required.Responsive and professional communication is required.An energetic and outgoing personality is required.Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.Familiarity with regional variances of the Spanish language is preferredAvailable in and / or around the city of Boston is a plus.Please note : we cannot sponsor visas at this time.If you are interested in this opportunity but have limited teaching experience or are otherwise not sure you meet the qualifications, please consider volunteering. https : / / www.jotform.com / 240426444586157APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please fill out our online application at https : / / zfrmz.com / Jg0RNFD4fLgKOI8oDHQh
Candidates must apply through the Zoho form, applications submitted through any other site will not be considered.
After submitting your application form, successful candidates will progress through the following steps in the application process :
Initial application (10 minutes)An interview with a program manager (25 minutes)Teaching a 10-minute mock class online (40 minutes)A reference checkABOUT US
The Boston Medical Spanish Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit initiative of AES World Languages and Cultures Institute, empowers healthcare professionals to improve cultural understanding, reduce miscommunication, and improve relationships with patients through communication in the second most widely spoken language in the United States. For more information, visit our website, www.bostonmedicalspanish.org.
Job Type : Part-time
Pay : $62.50 per hour
Job Type : Part-time
Salary : $62.50 per hour
Schedule :
Weekends as neededWork Location : Remote, In person
This is a remote position.