Part Time Dental Assisting Instructor

Duties and Responsibilities

A dental assisting instructor is responsible for the development, implementation, management, and teaching of a curriculum. Such curriculum will qualify persons for employment in a dental office setting. The dental assisting instructor will also provide all classroom/laboratory instruction and will be responsible for training site acquisition, student placement, and supervision.

Essential Job Functions

· Prepare for each class by reviewing the curriculum, lab stations, and PowerPoint presentations provided.
· Is flexible switching from one teaching approach to another when needed and always keeps the objectives of the course in sight.
· Deliver PowerPoint-based lectures, supplementing with real-life work experience as needed.
· Demonstrate dental skills/procedures and assist students as they practice hands-on in the lab.
· Evaluate individual/group performance and make any necessary adjustments to meet student learning needs.
· Prepare lesson/unit plans and develop course material and evaluation tools as needed, with approval of Program Director.
· Keep informed of current standards related to instructional area. Maintain a classroom environment conductive to learning.
· Notify students of make-up work due. Tutor students during make-up time. Monitor students during make-up time.
· Maintain student records, grades, and attendance.
· Evaluate students on professionalism (appearance/dress code, attitude, cooperation)
· Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.
· Assist with preparations for graduation ceremonies. Attend graduation ceremonies.
· Assist in inventory and ordering of supplies and texts.
· Maintain classrooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
· Assist in maintenance of equipment. Report any down equipment to the Program Director.
· Assist in administrative duties as needed.
· Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed.
· Assist in the department budget planning process
· Coordinate student externships.
· Assist with interviews and hiring as needed.
· Annually attend professional development activities including but not limited to professional association seminars, industry conferences, professional-related meetings and workshops, and research writing, for profession-specific publications.
· Annually attend training for program supervisors provided for the improvement of education-related management skills.
· Attend other required meetings and training

Qualifications and Requirements
· Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferred); a minimum of associate degree required
· 3 years dental assisting experience (For TX: 5 years if you do not have a degree)
· Prior teaching experience preferred
· Current RDA license
· Current CPR card
· Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
· Ability to coordinate and evaluate the instructional process for all dental assisting curriculum.
· Demonstrated leadership abilities, while establishing and maintaining effective collaboration with other administrators, employees, students, parents, and members of the community.
· Possess strong time management and prioritization skills
· Ability to manage a team and establish cooperative working relationships
· Possess good written and verbal communication skills
· Possess problem-solving and decision-making skills
· Highly organized with attention to detail
· Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications
· Enthusiasm for improving academic and vocational achievement.
· Background in computer technology and a learning management system

Disclaimer
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Program Administrator.

Job Type: Part-time

License/Certification:

• Dental Assisting Certificate or Registration (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77076: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person