Dental Assistant Instructor

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

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of modules.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row. Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
• Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each module to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.
• Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Assist and advise a student with the Dental Assistant program curriculum.
• May assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Monitor students in the laboratory. Demonstrate and assist students with lab procedures and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Dental Assistant students.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• 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 those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental Assisting.
• Certified or Registered Dental Assistant (CDA or RDA) or a 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.
• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and six-handed dentistry principles.
• Aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and computer skills.