Dental Assistant Instructor - Evening Classes

Are you ready to add to your professional Dental Assistant Toolkit?

Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking for a rewarding role outside of traditional clinic hours? We are seeking a passionate professional to lead our evening classes. This position offers the perfect opportunity to share your expertise with the next generation of dental assistants while enjoying a consistent evening schedule.

If you enjoy teaching and training, you will have an opportunity to share your knowledge and clinical skills with Dental Assistant Students! 

Where: Chula Vista, CA
Schedule: Evening Classes (6 pm to 10 pm)

What you'll do:

• Mentor Future Pros: Guide and teach dental assisting students in the evenings using hands-on techniques and real-world experience.
• Support Student Success: Provide one-on-one advice and grading during and after class, helping students master clinical skills.
• Coordinate Externships: Leverage your local network to help place evening students in quality externship sites.
• Maintain Safety: Enforce safety and security standards in the lab and classroom during evening hours.
• Collaborate: Work with admissions and career services on evening events and student activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Dental Assisting or an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Dental Assisting or a minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• A minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental Assisting.
• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.
• Aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.

Required licences and certifications:

• Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist. Licensed dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA credential. 
• Must have completed a course or certification program in the educational methodology of at least 30 hours, or hold one of the following:
  • Postgraduate degree in education
  • Ryan Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential
  • Standard Designated Subjects Teaching credential
  • Community college teaching credential
• Additional California certification required:
  • Radiation Safety
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Pit and Fissure Sealant
• Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Hiring Range - $24.96 to $29.96
  
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave & Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Don't forget to share your availability when you apply!