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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal assistant instructor in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Legal Assistant Instructor, you need a solid background in legal studies, practical experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, and often a relevant degree or teaching credential. Familiarity with legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), legal document preparation software, and learning management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, patience, and the ability to mentor and engage students are vital soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure that instructors effectively teach industry-relevant skills and foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for real-world legal careers.

What is a legal assistant instructor?

Legal Assistant Instructors are professionals who teach courses and provide training to students aspiring to become legal assistants or paralegals. They design curriculum, deliver lectures, and guide students through legal concepts, research, and practical skills required in legal settings. These instructors often have significant experience in law or legal education, and they help students prepare for certification exams and real-world legal work. Their role is essential in equipping future legal assistants with the knowledge and abilities needed to succeed in legal environments.

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One common challenge Legal Assistant Instructors encounter is adapting their communication style to effectively teach students with varying levels of legal knowledge. Shifting from practicing law to an educational environment often requires breaking down complex legal concepts into manageable lessons and fostering student engagement. Additionally, instructors must balance curriculum requirements with current industry practices to ensure students are job-ready. Collaboration with other faculty and staying updated on legal trends are also essential for providing a relevant and supportive learning experience.
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Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

Mary's Center

Washington, DC • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Position Summary:
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Schedule in-person: Part Time: 15 hours/week including 2 or 3 nights/week 5:30-9:00)
The position may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:
Instruction:
  • Prepare students to work competently and safely as Registered Medical Assistants
  • Deliver quality instruction that fosters an inclusive, safe, scholarly, and collaborative learning climate through actions such as:
    • Providing whole class, small group, pair, and individual instruction
    • Circulating to ensure student engagement and understanding
    • Differentiating instruction to meet learning needs for all students
    • Reinforcing students' learning through a variety of appropriate student-centered activities.
    • Facilitating engaging learning environment (including movement)
  • Employ principles of Adult Learning Theory for content delivery
  • Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
  • Teach students a variety of healthcare related topics through a Medical Assistant curriculum that includes, but is not limited to:
    • Administrative tasks
    • Legal concepts
    • Finance
    • Biology (Anatomy, physiology & pathology)
    • Pharmacology
    • Laboratory procedures
    • Workforce readiness.
  • Demonstrate and evaluate students in safe and competent medical assisting skills including, but not limited to:
    • Vital signs
    • Injections (IM, SubQ, ID)
    • Medication administration (oral, inhaled, topical, otic, ophthalmic)
    • Point-of-Care testing
    • Infection control procedures inclusive of sterile practices
    • EKGs
    • Venipuncture
  • Prepare students to to pass the Registered Medical Assistant certification exam and be effective medical assistants by periodically researching or referring to certification requirements and current trends in health care.

Collaboration:
  • 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.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Knowledge of healthcare industry and awareness of trends and evidence-based practice.
  • Effective in directing and evaluating learning and laboratory performance and an understanding and/or willingness to learn education theory and techniques
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
  • Ability to teach classes in English, with preference for instructors who also have additional language skills to support students
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills

Briya Values
Successful employees will demonstrate the school's five core values:
  • 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.

Competencies
Employees are also expected to excel in the following competencies:
  • 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.

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience-
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Preference given for current professional RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)/ CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), LPN, LVN, RN, MD, or DO licensure.
  • Commitment to teach in ways that are interactive, project-based, and promote self-discovery and critical thinking.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
  • Commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators.
  • At least 1 year of related practical work/clinical experience
  • Must be knowledgeable in skill content, as evidenced by education and/or experience,
  • Knowledge of healthcare industry and awareness of trends.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Expertise interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.

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.
Hourly Rate - $32.00 -$37.50 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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