Associate Health Science Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

The Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM) is an innovative public STEMM school opening July 2026 for students in 6th and 9 grade and growing to 6 through 12 grade over the next four years. Through a unique partnership with Grady Health System, AIM provides students with rigorous academic preparation grounded in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, while offering authentic exposure to healthcare careers and real-world applications of learning. Through this partnership, AIM students engage in experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom instruction to clinical, research, and community-based medical environments.

At AIM, the CTAE Health Science Program plays a vital role in preparing students for lifelong wellness and success in healthcare-connected learning. Across all grade bands, students engage in meaningful learning experiences that build foundational knowledge of healthcare science and technology, connect classroom learning to real-world health outcomes, and develop the technical and professional skills needed for career and postsecondary opportunities. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning through hands-on practice, data-informed goal setting, reflection, collaboration, and authentic industry-aligned experiences. AIM CTAE Health Science teachers create an engaging, supportive, and culturally responsive environment that promotes student voice, belonging, and achievement, while maintaining high expectations, strong relationships, and a clear sense of mission and purpose.

Our Ideal Candidate

AIM teachers are responsible for delivering engaging, interdisciplinary instruction aligned to Georgia’s academic standards and grounded in real-world medical and scientific contexts. They play a vital role in cultivating a classroom culture that builds confidence, curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and self advocacy. This position is ideal for a creative, flexible innovator who thrives on new challenges and wants to be part of a groundbreaking educational model.

AIM seeks an exceptional CTAE Health Science Teacher who will deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction in Healthcare Science and Technology that prepares students for careers and postsecondary pathways in the health sciences. The ideal candidate believes career-connected learning is essential to student success, integrates real-world healthcare applications and industry standards into instruction, and

creates an engaging classroom culture where every student feels supported, valued, challenged, and empowered to develop the knowledge, skills, and professional habits needed to thrive in the healthcare field.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence & STEMM Integration

• Deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence for CTAE Healthcare Science.
• Teach selected areas of Healthcare Science and Technology, ensuring students develop technical skills, workforce readiness competencies, and foundational clinical knowledge.
• Integrate STEMM concepts through labs, simulations, projects, and real-world healthcare applications (e.g., anatomy and physiology, patient care, medical terminology, healthcare technology).
• Design and implement engaging learning experiences that connect classroom instruction to healthcare careers, industry standards, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Utilize instructional technology and data to support differentiated learning and student progress.

Student Development & Mentorship

• Foster student leadership, professionalism, and ethical decision-making aligned to healthcare industry expectations.
• Serve as a mentor and advocate, supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development.
• Support student participation in HOSA and other healthcare-related activities and competitions, as applicable.
• Collaborate with counselors and support staff to meet individual student needs and promote student success.

Collaboration & School Culture

• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to support interdisciplinary instruction and a cohesive middle and high school program.
• Contribute to a positive, mission-driven school culture that emphasizes high expectations, engagement, and professional excellence.
• Participate in professional learning, advisory committees, and program development activities as required.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned or required by the CEO, Governing Board, or applicable federal or state requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree or higher in a healthcare related field required; registered nurse or higher preferred.
• Must hold a current healthcare professional license, registration, or certification that relates to the healthcare field issued by an appropriate governing or regulatory body. Must hold a valid Georgia Healthcare Science Certification or meet qualifications for to apply for the FLD619 certificate with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of occupational work experience in the healthcare field required; nursing background with one year of long term care experience preferred.

Preferred

• Experience in project-based learning (PBL) or integrating interdisciplinary STEM/STEMM concepts. Experience teaching high quality, cohesive interdisciplinary units such as IB or EL Education. Experience with dual enrollment models or college-level curriculum preparation.
• A strong understanding of using data for student improvement
• A desire to contribute to building a school model from the ground up.

AIM Teacher Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Contributions to Teacher Retirement System.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities focused on innovative STEMM pedagogy and industry integration.
• The unique opportunity to shape the first-of-its-kind healthcare-focused public school in Georgia, making a tangible impact on the state's healthcare workforce.