Teacher: Introduction to Healthcare and Human Services
Location: HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education
Student Population: Grades 9–10
Appointment: Full-Time, 10-Month
Make an Impact Where it Matters
Do you have a passion for helping others, healthcare, human services, and preparing young people for meaningful future careers? Our Introduction to Healthcare and Human Services Program at our NEW Early CTE Program is seeking an educator to provide foundational skills, new opportunities, and meaningful career exposure for students in 9th and 10th grade interested in healthcare, human services, and related helping professions. This program introduces students to the wide range of careers focused on wellness, service, and community support—while helping them explore their interests, strengths, and future pathways.
The Early CTE Program seeks to blend authentic career exposure, real-world application of skills, and hands on learning to empower students as they develop both technical and professional skills; while moving each student closer to their goal of becoming enrolled, employed, or enlisted after high school graduation.
What You’ll Teach and Do
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Deliver instruction in foundational healthcare and human services concepts using hands-on, project-based learning
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Introduce students to career pathways in healthcare, human services, and community support fields
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Develop students’ employability skills in professionalism, communication, teamwork, and ethical behavior
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Design instruction that emphasizes real-world skills, scenario-based learning, and applied problem-solving
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Provide structured opportunities for career exploration and exposure to a variety of helping professions
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Collaborate with our ELA and Special Education teachers to integrate academic skills with your content
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Participate in program improvement, advisory committee meetings, and student leadership activities
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Be part of the team that builds the new Early CTE Program
Why Join HFM BOCES?
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Teach in a hands-on, career-focused environment
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Make a direct difference in students’ life trajectories as they begin high school
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Competitive salary and benefits per HFM BOCES Teacher Association contract
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Support for new CTE teachers through individualized professional development and coaching
*Salary is Commensurate with Experience