Sterile Processing Instructor - Virtual
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 $31.5M Series B 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 an experienced and passionate Sterile Processing Instructor to teach Stepful’s virtual 10-week Sterile Processing Technician (didactic) program. The ideal candidate is excited to deliver high-quality online instruction and ensure students are well-prepared for the HSPA CRCST certification exam and real-world sterile processing roles. This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contract role. What you’ll do:
- 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
What you’ll bring:
- 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
Bonus points if:
- You have experience teaching Sterile Processing or CRCST exam preparation courses
- You have experience supporting diverse, underserved, or non-traditional student populations
- You have experience with online or hybrid education programs
- You have familiarity with competency-based education
Interview Process:
- Intro Call with Talent Team
- Case Study Assignment
- Final Interview with Hiring Manager
The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $30.00/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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job