Dental Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

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Created

Mar 12, 2026 9:34pm

Location

Seattle, Washington

Instruct and implement the Dental Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Are you a dental assistant who enjoys training new hires or guiding students during externships? Your skills are needed in the classroom!

Combine clinic & classroom—share your expertise while shaping the next generation of dental assistants.

Seattle Campus |Part-Time| Day Classes

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 the 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 the Student Services Coordinator within 24 hours of a behavioral
Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist
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
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 facilities.
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
Perform other related duties as

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Comprehensive and current 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 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, orA minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
A minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental
Must be aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry
Verbal and written communication skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist. Dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA
Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work as a Dental Assistant

Compensation