Travel Clinical Educator - Surgical Technology

About Stepful:

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, 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.

We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most

Our values:

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, 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 experienced Travel Clinical Educators to support Stepful’s in-person Surgical Technology program at employer partner sites across the United States. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on clinical and skills lab instruction, supporting student remediation, and helping students build the confidence and competencies needed for successful clinical performance and NCCT certification outcomes.

Stepful’s Surgical Technology program is designed to support students every step of the way, from certification preparation to launching successful careers in the surgical services field.

The initial cohort assignment will take place at our employer partner site in Decatur, Georgia beginning in August. This onsite assignment runs for 11 weeks, with instruction taking place Monday through Thursday from 7am to 2pm EST. Additional opportunities to support future cohorts in other locations across the U.S. may also be available.

This is a 1099 contract role requiring onsite instruction for the duration of each cohort assignment. Instructors may support full cohort delivery or provide substitute coverage for existing programs as needed. Candidates should be local to the assignment location or willing to travel for the duration of the cohort. Travel, lodging, and per diem support are provided for instructors traveling to program sites.

What you’ll do:

• Teach hands-on skills to students in an in-person lab setting

• Demonstrate proper technique for a given skill and provide live step by step tasks for students to perform

• Assess students’ lab and clinical competency for skills and provide feedback

• Review and evaluate the required skills students must demonstrate

• Communicate regularly with students over email and other communication tools

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

• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and prepare and plan for future modules, as needed

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years of experience teaching surgical technology, including course delivery, assessment, and student support

• 3+ years of experience working as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a clinical setting

• Active NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist or NCCT TS-C certification

• Experience with digital tools for teaching and reading lesson plans

• Experience teaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities

• Stellar writing and communication skills

• Ability to work approximately 32 hours per week for the duration of the program

Interview Process:

• Intro Call with Talent Team

• Case Study Assignment

• Final Interview

The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $45.00 - $50.00/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.