Dental Assistant Instructor

Success Education Colleges in; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges seeks a Dental Assistant Instructor to develop and deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction, preparing students for careers in dental offices.

The role supports externships, placement activities, and program development, with duties including curriculum development, student progress tracking, and collaboration with industry advisors.

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.

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.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Instructional techniques

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

RDA/License dental professional

Job description

Dental Assistant Instructor (Healthcare)

Dental Assistant Instructor

Success 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.

Are 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.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Key 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Salary Minimum: 22Salary Maximum: 25