Dental Assistant Instructor

North-West College - Riverside, CA; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges is seeking a Substitute Dental Assistant Instructor to provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction on an as-needed basis. This role is ideal for a dental professional who is passionate about sharing knowledge and helping students prepare for careers in dental assisting.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM or 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM as needed. You will supervise laboratory activities, reinforce skills and terminology, monitor student progress,

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

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in accordance with curriculum and lesson plans.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure safety standards.
• Reinforce dental assisting skills, terminology, ethics, and professionalism.
• Monitor student performance and provide feedback to support learning outcomes.
• Maintain attendance and student records as required.
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to ensure continuity of instruction.
• Follow all college policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Instructional technology

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

RDA certification

Job description

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 over 58 years, SEC has provided quality, affordable allied health education, helping students launch successful healthcare careers.Career Site: www.success.edu/careers-with-secAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Substitute Dental Assistant Instructor to provide classroom and laboratory instruction on an as-needed basis. This role is ideal for an experienced dental professional who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping students prepare for careers in dental assisting.Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (as needed) OR 6 pm - 10 pm (As needed)Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in accordance with established curriculum and lesson plans.Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.Reinforce dental assisting skills, procedures, terminology, ethics, and professionalism.Monitor student performance and provide feedback to support learning outcomes.Maintain accurate attendance and student records as required.Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to ensure continuity of instruction.Follow all college policies and procedures.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, records, charts, ethics, and confidentiality.Familiarity with instructional methods and techniques for dental assistant training.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.Ability to engage students and create a positive learning environment.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt instruction to meet student needs.Ability to work independently and effectively use instructional technology and audio-visual equipment.Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.