Dental Assistant Instructor -Temporary - Part-Time

Pima Medical Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Seattle seeks a Dental Assistant Instructor to teach and implement the program on a temporary basis. Classes are evenings (6:00 pm–10:00 pm) Tuesday and Thursday August to Sept 22, or longer, at Seattle Campus.

The role involves designing lessons, evaluating students, coordinating with admissions, and maintaining records, with required licensure such as CDA/RDA and state compliance. Compensation ranges from $24.96 to $29.96 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent training.
• Minimum of two years of occupational experience in dental assisting.
• Awareness of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lesson plans using diverse teaching methods.
• Plan instructions to meet curriculum objectives.
• Coordinate with admissions and externship activities.
• Evaluate and grade student work within 72 hours.
• Maintain regular office hours to advise students.
• Prepare and update course materials and syllabi.
• Participate in faculty meetings and campus events.
• Complete documentation for student records and attendance.
• Arrange guest speakers and field trips to clinics.
• Enforce safety standards for students and staff.
• Support mission and participate in related duties.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Communication

Office software

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assistant program credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dental Assistant Instructor -Temporary - Part-Time

Instruct and implement the Dental Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and skills as a Dental Assistant with eager students?

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to cover our evening classes on a temporary basis. From August to September 22, or longer!

Location: Seattle CampusSchedule: Tuesday and Thursday (6:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
Compensation: $24.96 to $29.96

Essentials Functions

• Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects using various teaching techniques appealing to different learning styles.
• Plan instructions to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
• Partner with admissions and career services in on-site and off-site activities, and externship placement activities
• Evaluate, provide feedback, and grade students’ classwork, assignments, and papers within 72 hours
• Discuss and document academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise, and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and the Student Services Coordinator within 24 hours of a behavioral
• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist
• Regularly review and suggest changes to course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, through the established process.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development
• Complete required documentation for individual student files, attendance, incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and/or visits to clinics and medical facilities.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates an understanding of critical numbers and works towards achieving the mission award for the
• Perform other related duties as

Core Competencies

• Comprehensive and current knowledge of the subject matter
• Planning and execution of appropriate learning experiences
• Assess students' knowledge and plan remediation
• Role model professionalism and a commitment to the profession
• Create and foster an engaging learning environment
• Administer effective assessments
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Dental Assisting, or an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Dental Assisting, orA minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• A minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental
• Must be aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist. Dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA
• Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work as a Dental Assistant

Compensation

• $24.96 to $29.96 per hour
• Washington (Seattle/Renton) Paid Sick and Safe Time