Dental Assistant Instructor

Success Education Colleges in; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges (SEC) seeks a Substitute Dental Assistant Instructor to provide classroom and laboratory instruction on an as-needed basis at our West Covina, CA campus. Ideal for an experienced dental professional who loves sharing knowledge and helping students prepare for dental assisting careers.

Schedule typically Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 6 PM - 10 PM, as needed. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, supervising labs, and maintaining records in

Qualifications

• Three years minimum experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Currently certified or a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a licensed dentist; proficient in hand and/or six-handed dentistry principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction per 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 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.

Skills

Dental Assistant

RDA certification

Six-handed dentistry

Safety standards

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant program

RDA certification or licensed dentist

Job description

Dental Assistant Instructor (Healthcare)

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-sec

About the Role

We 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 or 6 pm -10 pm (as needed)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three years in the field as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduated from a Dental Assistant Program from a accredited institution
• Is currently certified or a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a licensed dentist, and is proficient in handed and/or six-handed dentistry principle

Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer

Salary Minimum: 22Salary Maximum: 25