Dental Assistant Instructor | Substitute

Dental Assistant Instructor | Temporary | Part-Time

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Are you passionate about training new employees? Share your Dental Assistant knowledge and clinical skills to inspire others!

Temp

Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 12 pm to 5 pm

This assignment is available now!

• Develop and deliver tailored lesson plans using diverse teaching methods that accommodate varied learning styles.
• Plan instruction to meet specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Evaluate and grade students’ work within 72 hours of submission.
• Address academic or behavioral concerns and communicate with the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator as needed.
• Maintain face-to-face office hours to provide guidance and support to students.
• Supervise students' externships.
• Regularly review and recommend updates to course materials, such as syllabi, assignments, and handouts.
• Attend faculty meetings, advisory board gatherings, in-service events, graduations, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
• Complete necessary student documentation, including attendance, incident reports, early alerts, and other records.
• Arrange guest speakers, community service outings, and visits to dental clinics or offices.
• Conduct periodic assessments of facilities and equipment, recommending adjustments to align with current dental assisting practices.
• Support the supervision of students’ externship experiences, as required.
• Enforce safety and security guidelines for students, staff, and visitors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive expertise in Dental Assisting
• Effective lesson planning and execution
• Ability to assess student knowledge and design remediation strategies
• Role model of professionalism and dedication to the profession
• Engaging and supportive teaching environment
• Proficient in creating and administering evaluations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, and Power Point

• None

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program (or equivalent recognized training) OR a minimum of three years of related experience for non-accredited program graduates.
• At least two years of practical experience in Dental Assisting.
• Knowledge of state requirements for dental assisting programs.
• Proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist (CDA or RDA credentials not required for dentists).
• Current license, certification, or credential per local, state, or federal regulations for the Dental Assistant field.

• Hiring Range: $20.80 - $24.96 per hour
• Arizona Paid Sick Leave

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider
• Higher Education