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. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.
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.
A Stepful clinical educator bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world healthcare practice. They are skilled practitioners who inspire confidence in students through hands-on demonstration and patient guidance. Unlike traditional clinical instructors who may work independently, Stepful clinical educators follow our standardized curriculum and teaching methodologies while bringing their real-world expertise to life in the lab and clinical settings.
The opportunity:
We are looking for a full-time Clinical Educator to teach Stepful’s Surgical Technology cohorts across multiple locations. This role is dedicated to delivering high-quality skills labs, supporting students through remediation, and ensuring strong clinical outcomes.
The Clinical Educator will also represent Stepful with our clinical partners, supporting client onboarding and implementation between cohorts. Candidates with CRCST certification and the ability to support Sterile Processing instruction are strongly preferred, but this is not required.
This role reports into the Program Director, Clinical Services.
What you’ll do:
Teach and facilitate skills labs and clinical instruction across assigned Stepful cohorts.
Demonstrate proper techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise practice.
Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed.
Ensure students achieve mastery of skills before advancing to clinical rotations.
Coordinate with hospital preceptors to align experiences with program goals.
Document student progress and report clinical outcomes.
Represent Stepful on client and partner calls, supporting our solutions team with implementation.
Provide insights to enhance the student and partner experience.
What you’ll bring:
Associate’s degree or higher
Current Surgical Tech certification (CST or NCCT)
3+ years of experience teaching Surgical Technology in a lab or school setting
Hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room
Strong written and oral communication skills
Comfortable traveling to multiple clinical sites
Current BLS certification
Bonus points if:
CRCST certification and/or experience teaching Sterile Processing
Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
Experience with competency-based education models
Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations
Familiarity with NCCT certification requirements
Previous experience with online or hybrid education programs
Interview Process:
Varies by role, but generally:
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
Virtual Panel Interview
On-Site Panel Interview
Benefits and Compensation:
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Open vacation policy, including:
Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
Stepful closed the last week of December
15 work-from-anywhere days
10 public holidays observed for 2025
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $80,000 - $95,000 and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. 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 will cover reasonable travel expenses required for the role. This includes flights, transportation, and hotel accommodations. All travel-related expenses must be pre-approved by the employee’s manager and comply with the Company’s travel policy.
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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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.