Dental Assistant Instructor

North-West College - Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

North-West College - Pomona is seeking a Dental Assistant Instructor to develop and deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction that prepares students for successful careers in dental offices. The role includes supporting externships, placement activities, and program development.

The instructor will teach in classroom, laboratory, and dental office training environments, develop curriculum, and maintain program outcomes, while overseeing safe laboratory instruction and coordinating

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program.
• Currently certified as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or licensed dentist.
• Proficient in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, ethics, confidentiality, records, charts, and forms.
• Understanding of instructional methods and techniques for entry-level dental assistant training.
• Knowledge of employment trends and career pathways in dental assisting.
• Ability to develop educational goals, lesson plans, and student performance objectives.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively engage diverse learners.
• Experience using audio-visual and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students in classroom, laboratory, and dental office training environments.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, lesson plans, student performance objectives, and program outcomes.
• Oversee laboratory instruction, ensuring a safe, interactive, and supportive learning environment.
• Coordinate and supervise student externship sites and training experiences.
• Assist with student placement activities.
• Track student progress and submit attendance, grades, training hours, and required reports accurately and on time.
• Manage program materials and supply requests within approved budgets.
• Establish and maintain an advisory committee of dental industry professionals, including at least one annual meeting.
• Attend faculty and staff meetings as required.
• Follow all college policies and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification or DDS license

Job description

Dental Assistant InstructorSuccess Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions that includes North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute, and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. For more than 58 years, SEC has provided quality, affordable allied health education, helping students build rewarding careers in healthcare.Career Site: www.success.edu/careers-with-secAbout the RoleAre you passionate about dental assisting and mentoring future professionals? We are seeking a Dental Assistant Instructor to develop and deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction that prepares students for successful careers in dental offices. This role also supports student externships, placement activities, and program development.ScheduleMonday through Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PMKey ResponsibilitiesTeach and supervise students in classroom, laboratory, and dental office training environments.Develop and maintain curriculum, lesson plans, student performance objectives, and program outcomes.Oversee laboratory instruction, ensuring a safe, interactive, and supportive learning environment.Coordinate and supervise student externship sites and training experiences.Assist with student placement activities.Track student progress and submit attendance, grades, training hours, and required reports accurately and on time.Manage program materials and supply requests within approved budgets.Establish and maintain an advisory committee of dental industry professionals, including at least one annual meeting.Attend faculty and staff meetings as required.Follow all college policies and perform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum 3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program.Currently certified as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or licensed dentist.Proficient in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, ethics, confidentiality, records, charts, and forms.Understanding of instructional methods and techniques for entry-level dental assistant training.Knowledge of employment trends and career pathways in dental assisting.Ability to develop educational goals, lesson plans, and student performance objectives.Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and classroom management skills.Ability to work independently and effectively engage diverse learners.Experience using audio-visual and instructional technology.Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).