Dental Assistant Instructor (Substitute/PRN)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Colorado Springs offers a part-time, on-site Dental Assistant Instructor – Substitute role with flexible schedules and a pay rate of $22.88–$24.96 per hour. This is a PRN opportunity to share expertise with the next generation of dental professionals on a schedule that fits your life.

We seek a credentialed dental professional to design lessons, mentor students, and supervise didactic and clinical training, including four-handed/six-handed dentistry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in Dental Assisting.
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program OR minimum 3 years of job-related training and experience.
• Current credential as a CDA, RDA, or Licensed Dentist.
• Working knowledge of Colorado state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
• Proficiency in didactic and clinical four-handed/six-handed dentistry.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and dental software.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons in dental subjects, appealing to various learning styles.
• Train students in didactic and clinical four-handed/six-handed dentistry principles, ensuring they meet professional standards.
• Evaluate student coursework within a 72-hour window and maintain office hours to advise and mentor students.
• Supervise student externship experiences and maintain connections with local dental offices and clinics.
• Arrange guest speakers and field trips to local clinics to help students build professional networks.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory boards, and campus graduations.
• Manage student files, attendance records, and early alerts accurately and on time.
• Provide lab assistance and substitute coverage as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Office software

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant program

3 years job-related training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Dental software

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in Colorado Springs offers a part-time, on-site Dental Assistant Instructor – Substitute role with flexible schedules and a pay rate of $22.88–$24.96 per hour. This is a PRN opportunity to share expertise with the next generation of dental professionals on a schedule that fits your life.

We seek a credentialed dental professional to design lessons, mentor students, and supervise didactic and clinical training, including four-handed/six-handed dentistry.