Dental Assistant Instructor | Part-Time | Evening Classes Job Listing at Pima Medical Institute in Mesa, AZ (Job ID B41CB07B-984A-4082-BA16-F34838C279D0)

Description

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

This opportunity offers personal and professional growth! 

Expand Your Skill Set: Teaching allows you to develop new skills, such as public speaking, lesson planning, and mentoring, which can be personally and professionally rewarding.

Stay Engaged: Transitioning to teaching can keep your career dynamic and engaging, offering new challenges and opportunities for continuous learning.

JOB SUMMARY:

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:

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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hiring Range is $20.80 to $24.96
• 401k
• Paid-Time Off 
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Perks at Work