Sterile Processing Instructor - Virtual

Stepful is a workforce platform redefining how America's largest health systems build, train, and retain their talent. Since our founding in 2021, Stepful’s trained over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers.

Layering onto our successful direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare career ladders for those who need them most.

Our students form the talent pipelines for major employers such as NY-Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, HCA, Providence, CVS, and Walgreens. We have partnerships with half of the top 10 health systems in the US and are in process with many more.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and Alley Corp, with a recent $55M Series C led by Oak HC/FT  We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025

• - 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.

We’re hiring experienced, passionate Adjunct Instructors to teach the 10-week virtual, synchronous didactic portion of Stepful’s Sterile Processing program. In this role, you’ll serve as the lead instructor for an upcoming cohort, guiding students from their first class through the end of the 10 weeks. Classes meet live four times a week (Monday through Thursday) for 90 minutes, so you’ll need to be available in the afternoon, Eastern Time, on those days.

Instructors who’d like more hours may also be able to provide substitute coverage for other cohorts as needs come up.

Stepful’s instructor-led programs support students every step of the way, from preparing for the HSPA CRCST certification to launching successful careers in sterile processing. We’re looking for educators who are excited to deliver high-quality online instruction, build student confidence, and help learners thrive in a virtual classroom.

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

• - Teach highly-engaging, live, virtual classes over Zoom four times a week
• - Classes are held Mon
  - Thurs, during afternoon hours in EST timezone
• - Communicate regularly with students over email and other community 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

• - CRCST certification
• - 3+ years of professional experience as a Sterile Processing technician
• - 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, Monday
  - Thursday

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