Dental Assistant Instructor – Substitute

Pima-Medical-Institute; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas Paid Sick Leave

employee discount programs

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute's El Paso campus is seeking a Substitute Dental Assistant Instructor to provide high-quality classroom and lab instruction on an as-needed basis. This role is perfect for a practicing Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or Licensed Dentist looking to share hands-on skills with adult learners during morning hours (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM).

Responsibilities include delivering pre‑planned lesson plans, grading assignments within 72 hours, mentoring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program OR three years of related occupational experience if graduating from a non-accredited program.
• Minimum of two years practical work experience in dental assisting (or general dentistry).
• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or Licensed Dentist in the State of Texas.
• Core competencies include four-handed and/or six-handed dental assisting methods, chairside techniques, and Texas dental regulations.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
• Hiring Range: $20.80 to $24.90 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-programmed dental assisting lesson plans, lectures, and hands-on lab training (including four-handed/six-handed dentistry, chairside assisting, and infection control).
• Grade student assignments, clinical lab competencies, and exams within 72 hours of submission.
• Address academic or behavioral concerns proactively, connecting students with campus resources and leadership as needed.
• Maintain precise and timely student attendance logs, early alerts, incident reports, and academic records.
• Enforce OSHA, HIPAA, and safety guidelines across classroom, laboratory, and clinical areas.
• Participate in campus faculty meetings, in-service workshops, and advisory board events when applicable.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Four-handed / six-handed technique

Education

Dental assistant program graduate

Three years related experience (non-accredited)**

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Dental Assistant Instructor – Substitute

Job Category: Faculty All Others

Requisition Number: DENTA008059

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Description

Dental Assistant Instructor – Substitute

Type: Part-Time / On-Call (Substitute)

Compensation: $20.80 – $24.90 per hour

Position Summary

Share your clinical expertise and inspire the next generation of dental professionals! Pima Medical Institute's El Paso campus is seeking a Substitute Dental Assistant Instructor to provide high-quality classroom and lab instruction on an as-needed basis.

This role is perfect for a practicing Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or Licensed Dentist looking to share their hands‑on skills with eager adult learners during morning hours (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) without leaving direct practice.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Student Engagement:

Classroom & Lab Facilitation: Deliver pre‑planned dental assisting lesson plans, lectures, and hands‑on lab training (including four‑handed/six‑handed dentistry, chairside assisting, and infection control).

Skills Evaluation: Grade student assignments, clinical lab competencies, and exams within 72 hours of submission.

Student Mentorship: Address academic or behavioral concerns proactively, connecting students with campus resources and leadership as needed.

Compliance & Administration:

Record Keeping: Maintain precise and timely student attendance logs, early alerts, incident reports, and academic records.

Safety Standards: Enforce strict OSHA, HIPAA, and safety guidelines across classroom, laboratory, and clinical areas.

Faculty Collaboration: Participate in campus faculty meetings, in‑service workshops, and advisory board events when applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Training: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program OR a minimum of three (3) years of related occupational experience if graduating from a non‑accredited program.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of practical work experience in dental assisting (or general dentistry).

Licensure / Credentials:

Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or Licensed Dentist in the State of Texas.

Active Texas state credentials/licenses as required by local, state, and federal laws.

Core Competencies: Demonstrated proficiency in four‑handed and/or six‑handed dental assisting methods, chairside techniques, and Texas dental regulations.

Technical Skills: Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).

Hiring Range: $20.80 to $24.90 per hour.

Flexible Schedule: Morning substitute hours (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) based on campus coverage needs.

Perks: Texas Paid Sick Leave (per state requirements), access to corporate employee discount programs, and professional development opportunities.

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