Briya Public Charter School·District of Columbia
The instructor is responsible for delivering quality instruction to prepare students to work competently and safely as Registered Medical Assistants, covering administrative, legal, financial, biological, and pharmacology topics. This includes demonstrating and evaluating essential medical assisting skills like vital signs, injections, and venipuncture, while preparing students for the certification exam.
The Part Time Instructor of the Medical Assistant Program is part of the adult education team at Briya Public Charter School - a leading two-generation education program that primarily serves immigrant parents and their young children in Washington, D.C. Briya is a Tier One Public Charter School, consistently achieving the highest educational outcomes through its innovative programming.
In the tuition-free Medical Assistant Program, students prepare for successful healthcare careers by gaining medical knowledge, clinical practice, and administrative skills in a collaborative environment. In addition, Briya coordinates students' internships and externships and prepares students to take the nationally recognized Registered Medical Assistant certification exam.
Briya closely partners and co-locates with Mary's Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, supporting students' comprehensive needs and allowing for crossover between clinic and classroom.
This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all listed responsibilities may be carried out, depending on operational needs.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
The position may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and
Collaborate and meet with workforce colleagues to ensure general alignment of units and learning goals,, reflect on lessons, and share student progress or concerns
Provide reflections and feedback of lessons to workforce colleagues following individual lessons and completed modules
Contribute to building a positive team spirit, putting success of the team above own interests, supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed, working well in multidisciplinary team setting.
Learner-Centeredness: Student agency and voice are foundational to high-quality education.
Inclusiveness: People of all countries, races, religions, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, languages, abilities, and life experiences are integral to the Briya community.
Trust: A space of safety and mutual respect among students and staff promotes optimal growth and belonging.
Collaboration: Strategic, agile collaboration on all levels—among staff, students, departments, and community partners—increases the holistic success of student families.
Equity: The pursuit of equity drives Briya’s work. Through our comprehensive, two-generation educational model, we seek to overcome systemic oppression and partner with students to create opportunities for all to thrive.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Follows established policies and procedures to support the overall function of the organization.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time, adhering to a schedule pre-determined between the employee and the supervisor.
Dependability – Follows instruction and responds to management direction. Take responsibility for own actions.
Teamwork – Can work well in a multidisciplinary team setting with a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds and experiences. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of the team above own interests, and supports colleagues’ and students’ efforts to succeed.
Physical Demands—Regularly required to stand; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment—Mostly in a typical classroom setting with a quiet to moderate noise level.
— $32.00 -$37.50 per hour
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related practical/clinical experience, with preference given to those holding current RMA, CMA, LPN, LVN, RN, MD, or DO licensure. Strong skills in teaching, organization, interpersonal communication, and knowledge of current healthcare industry trends are essential.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in public charter schools and schools serving underserved communities. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a clear commitment to teaching, and alignment with the school’s mission; benefits may include medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, and graduate tuition support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show experience or interest in serving diverse student communities.
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