Instructor, Foundations of Medicine and Healthcare - Toronto - Circuit Stream

Description

Company

Circuit Stream is a leader in future technology skills training and learning content. We offer world‑class educational services for teen and adult learners focused on skills needed to leverage immersive and emerging technology.

Role

We are seeking a passionate healthcare practitioner to teach medical fundamentals in our Foundations of Medicine & Healthcare courses for learners aged 13‑18. Students will explore the foundations of the different medical occupations and learn how organs and systems work together to maintain a state of balance. They will be exposed to industry‑standard frameworks and theories that will help them predict how body systems respond under different conditions. Through controlled simulations, students will analyze real‑world medical cases, interpret symptoms, and develop initial treatment plans.

The ideal instructor should either have a nursing background (RN, LPN, RPN or NP) or be currently in medical school working toward an M.D., and should have some teaching, TA or training experience.

Foundations of Medicine & Healthcare is offered at the University of Toronto Hart House. Instructors must be available from 9:00 am‑3:30 pm MT from June 29 – July 10 (plus 1 week in June for training).

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted starting in February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans and lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions with teen learners following Circuit Stream's Foundations of Medicine & Healthcare course curriculum (curriculum and instructor guides provided).
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their final project, a Medical Log Book.
• Showcase proficiency in making treatment recommendations based on symptoms and scenarios.
• Share real‑world experiences, case studies, and insights to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.

Requirements

• Availability to teach during the day (from 9am‑3:30pm) in July and August 2026 (dates listed above).
• Previous professional experience in health and patient care in a clinical environment.
• Nursing designation (RN, LPN, RPN or NP), current medical school student working toward an M.D. or faculty member of nursing or medical programs.
• Proficient at evaluating medical data and delivering recommendations for patient care.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• A proactive attitude toward ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up‑to‑date with industry advancements.

Our Values (Part of everything we do)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it's a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment toward work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What's In It For You

• Integral member of a fast‑growing company and instructor team.
• Contractor set up with semi‑monthly invoicing, so you can also have other projects on the go.
• Competitive fixed‑price rate up to $1,650 per week (prorated if there is a public holiday day off).
• Instructor training and professional development.
• Community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.

Join us in shaping the future of health education What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our company to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.

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