Dental Hygienist - Classroom Instructor (Part-time)
Dental Hygiene Instructor (Part-Time – 8–12 Hours)
Location: San Antonio, TX | Campus: On-Site
Type: Part-Time (8–12 Hours Per Week)
Schedule: Day Shifts (Classroom Setting)
Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour
Position Summary
Shape the future of dental care by becoming a Part-Time Dental Hygiene Instructor at Pima Medical Institute! Are you ready to transition your clinical mastery into a rewarding academic career?
In this focused 8–12 hour per week daytime role, you will guide students through classroom instruction in a CODA-accredited curriculum. This light part-time schedule allows you to move away from the full-time clinical grind while remaining at the forefront of dental hygiene education and keeping your skills sharp as an academic mentor.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery & Student Mentorship:
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Classroom Teaching: Prepare and deliver high-quality daily lesson plans and lectures in a classroom environment, using active learning methodologies to build student critical thinking.
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Academic Monitoring: Track student progress, identify learning gaps, and provide early intervention or tutoring for at-risk students.
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Curriculum Alignment: Reinforce didactic principles and dental science standards to prepare students for professional licensure examinations.
Compliance & Program Administration:
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Accreditation Support: Assist in continuous curriculum review and support accreditation reporting to maintain CODA program standards.
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Administrative Integrity: Maintain precise and timely student attendance, grade books, and academic records per institutional and accreditation policies.
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Professional Feedback: Deliver constructive, substantive evaluations that encourage student confidence, knowledge retention, and professional growth.
Minimum Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree (Baccalaureate) from an academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
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Program Graduate: Graduation from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.
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Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
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Licensure: Current, active Texas state license to practice dental hygiene or dentistry, plus all state-required credentials (including CPR certification).
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Workspace.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
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Hiring Range: $31.00 to $38.75 per hour, based on experience.
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Schedule Flexibility: Light 8–12 hour per week daytime commitment focused strictly on classroom instruction.
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Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
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Retirement: 401(k) Plan eligibility with employer matching options (up to 10%).
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Perks: Texas Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ongoing professional development.