Dental Assistant Instructor | Full-Time

Provides assistance in the education of students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Are you ready to add to your professional Dental Assistant Tool-kit?

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

Day Classes | Monday - Friday 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects using various teaching techniques appealing to different learning styles.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Partner with admissions and career services in on-site and off-site activities, and externship placement activities
• Evaluate, provide feedback, and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
• Discuss and document academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator within 24 hours of a behavioral incident.
• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist students.
• Regularly review and suggest changes through the established process, course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development opportunities.
• Complete required documentation for individual student files, attendance, incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and/or visits to clinics and medical offices.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates an understanding of critical numbers and works towards achieving the mission award for the program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• Planning and execution of appropriate learning experiences.
• Assess knowledge of students and plan remediation.
• Role model professionalism and a commitment to the profession.
• Create and foster an engaging learning environment.
• Administer effective assessments.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skills.

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 LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• 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
  • Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Short & Long-term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave & Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Program

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