Dental Assistant Instructor

Job Description

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team as an instructor!

This position will provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising and career-related counseling to students, actively engage in retention activities, and provide support for the program and institutional initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Educate and provide technological and academic training to students
• Ensure students are aware of the competencies necessary for all objectives in the syllabus
• Design and carry out a lesson plan for each class taught that recognizes students’ abilities, learning styles and provide accommodation for individual students differences
• Always exhibit World Class Service when working with students as well as coworkers
• Analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action
• Refer students to campus director or student services to overcome those traits that appear to be keeping the student from a high level of achievement
• Identify and refer students who are at risk of leaving the course to student services
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling
• Use a variety of means of evaluation to support student abilities (cooperative learning, reports, and team work)
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and student life on campus
• Support all company initiatives by process and procedure as communicated
• Work and communicate effectively with all campus departmental staff
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Comply with all State, Department of Education, and accreditation regulations

Pay - $23-27 hourly

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

• Minimum of a High School Diploma; advanced education or college degree preferred but will consider candidates with equivalent experience
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• Certified / Registered Dental Assistant preferred

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS :

• Three demonstrable (3) years of hands-on clinical experience
• Current knowledge of Dental Assistant practices
• Certified is X-Ray, Coronal Polish and pit and fissure sealant
• Ability to mentor a highly diverse student population
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software-Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc. preferred
• Proficient in interpersonal oral presentation; excellent communication skills

Additional Information

We Offer :

• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• 401k with company match
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
9 days ago