Online Instructor - Medical Assistant (MA) Program

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.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, 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're seeking experienced virtual instructors to teach our 20-week Medical Assistant Program. Stepful programs are designed to support students at every step of the way, from getting certified to finding high-quality healthcare jobs.

This is a fully remote 1099 contract position.

What you'll do:

• Teach highly-engaging live classes over Zoom twice a week (morning and evenings available)

• Grade student projects and provide feedback as necessary

• Communicate regularly with students over email and other community tools

• Join weekly meetings to receive guidance and direction from the internal team at Stepful

• Provide ongoing support, trouble-shoot issues, prepare and plan for future modules, as needed

What you'll bring:

• Medical Administrative Assistant or Medical Assistant Certification

• Experience teaching Clinical Medical Assistant or Administrative Assistant programs online, with knowledge of course development, instruction, evaluation and academic advising

• Experience working as a Clinical Medical Assistant

• Experience with digital tools for teaching, either fully online or blended/hybrid formats (Zoom, Canvas)

• Ability to work 7-10 hours per week per class taught

Bonus points if:

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related healthcare field

Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this opportunity is $30/hour - $33/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.