Dental Assistant Instructor | Substitute

Instruct and implement the Dental Assistant program to educate students by the curriculum standards and objectives.

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.

• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.

• Discuss academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator.

• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist students.

• Supervise students' externships.

• 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 and incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.

• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.

• Participate in assessing facilities and equipment periodically in relation to current dental assisting concepts and recommend appropriate modifications.

• May participate in the supervision of students' externship experience.

• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

• 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

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• None

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 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.

• Must be aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.

• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.

PREFERRED:

• Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist. Dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA credential.

COMPENSATION:

• $24.05 TO $27.65 per hour