Sterile Processing Instructor - Virtual

The opportunity

We are seeking experienced and passionate Adjunct Instructors to join Stepful’s bench of virtual educators supporting the 10-week virtual and synchronous didactic portion of our Sterile Processing program. This role is ideal for instructors who are interested in supporting existing cohorts as substitute instructors when coverage is needed, while also being considered for future cohort teaching opportunities as new classes launch.

Stepful’s instructor-led programs are designed to support students every step of the way, from preparing for CRCST certification to launching successful careers in the sterile processing field. We’re looking for educators who are excited to deliver high-quality online instruction, foster student confidence, and help learners succeed in a virtual classroom environment.

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

Pay and benefits

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.

In light of recent hiring scams, if you're selected to move onto the next phase of our hiring process, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly from an @stepful.com email address to guide you through our interview process.