Dental Assistant | Substitute Instructor

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

Share your availability, and we'll do our best to work with your schedule!

Essential Functions

• 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.

Core Competencies

• 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 PowerPoint

Supervisory Duties

• None

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Range: $20.80 - $24.96 per hour

• Paid sick leave in accordance with state requirements