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 are seeking an experienced and passionate Sterile Processing Instructor to teach Stepful’s virtual 12-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 morning or 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 rate range for this opportunity is $30.00 - $35.00/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.
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What We Do
Stepful unlocks the full potential of the global workforce, improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere.
Our platform is designed for working adults, particularly from historically underserved communities, providing virtual instructor-led courses that include live, cohort-based learning sessions and one-on-one coaching for those looking for entry-level positions in hospitals and healthcare settings.
Stepful graduates, primarily from underrepresented communities, go on to work at leading healthcare institutions such as CVS, Walgreens & NY Presbyterian Hospital. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital and AlleyCorp and recently closed a round led by Oak HC/FT.
Why Work With Us
At Stepful, we’re on a mission to transform lives. We’ve grown to 20K+ students in just a few years, helping people launch healthcare careers they never thought possible. We use cutting-edge AI to scale human connection—and we don’t wait for opportunity. We create it, together.
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Stepful Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At Stepful, we balance flexibility with in person connection. We're hybrid in-office Tues-Thurs to collaborate, with 15 work from anywhere days annually, a week off between Christmas & New Year’s, and open vacation—because rest fuels impact.
