Dental Program Teacher

Dental Program Instructor/Teacher

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Randolph Technical Career Center offers twelve full-day technical education programs, each of which offers college credits or industry certifications to students as part of their high school education. Graduates of the Dental Assisting Program are prepared for higher education and/or entry into dental assisting positions upon successful completion of licensure.

Randolph Technical Career Center seeks a Dental Program Teacher.

The Dental Assisting program is a full-time high school program preparing secondary students for post-secondary study and employment in the industry. The RTCC Dental Assisting program prepares students to provide patient care, conduct dental x-rays, prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists.

The Dental Assisting program includes instruction in medical recordkeeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, oral photography, pre- and post- operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, performing tooth and mouth impressions, and professional supervision. Students have the opportunity to practice their dental assisting skills in our school-based lab and at local dental practices. Professional Skills developed by business and industry leaders across Vermont are integrated throughout the program. Dental Assisting students develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations.

Proven collaboration with relevant constituencies and business leaders and/or related business experience is preferred.

Preferred credentials include: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) License, bachelors degree or working towards a bachelors. Obtaining Licensure as a Career & Technical Education instructor with the Vermont Agency of Education, if not already licensed, will be part of the first 3 years of employment.