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Medical STEM Instructor

Location
Great Neck, NY
Work type
Part Time · On-site
Posted
2026-08-26

Job description

Little Medical School is seeking energetic and dependable instructors to lead engaging medical and veterinary STEM programs for children ages 3–12+. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals, college students, recent graduates, educators, and others who want to share their knowledge while making a meaningful impact on young learners.

Our instructors bring science to life through interactive role-play, real medical tools, demonstrations, games, and age-appropriate hands-on activities. Programs may explore subjects such as medicine, sports medicine, wilderness medicine, veterinary care, marine biology, and forensic science.

What You’ll Do
Lead interactive medical, health, science, and veterinary programs for children
Teach established lessons using provided curriculum, materials, and equipment
Facilitate hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, and role-playing exercises
Create an encouraging, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment
Adapt your presentation style to different ages and learning needs
Set up and organize program materials before and after each session
Represent Little Medical School professionally at classes, camps, and special events
Who We’re Looking For
Successful instructors are:

Enthusiastic about working with children
Energetic, dependable, and well organized
Comfortable speaking in front of and leading groups
Strong communicators who can make scientific concepts approachable and fun
Able to follow a structured curriculum while keeping students engaged
Previous experience working with children is strongly preferred.

Especially Relevant Backgrounds
We welcome candidates with professional, academic, or volunteer experience in areas such as:

Medicine, nursing, or pre-health studies
Sports medicine and athletic training
Physical or occupational therapy
Kinesiology and exercise science
Emergency medical services
Public health and health education
Biology, chemistry, forensic science, or other STEM disciplines
Veterinary medicine and animal science
Education, childcare, coaching, camps, or youth programming
Theater, public speaking, or performance
Current college and graduate students in these fields are encouraged to apply. A healthcare degree or clinical license is not required unless otherwise specified.

Why Join Little Medical School?
Flexible part-time scheduling
Competitive compensation
Paid training
Ready-to-use curriculum and teaching materials
Valuable hands-on teaching and leadership experience
Opportunities to teach classes, camps, and special events
The chance to inspire children to explore healthcare and STEM careers

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