Dental Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor

chcp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

chcp is seeking a Dental Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor to teach theory and hands-on skills across classroom, simulation and clinical labs in our program.

This part-time role requires coordinating with the Program Director, supervising students in lab and clinical settings, assessing competency through return demonstrations, maintaining equipment and supplies, and staying current with health care standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or post-secondary education required to meet state and ABHES accreditation.
• 5+ years practical teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate and impart knowledge with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned number of classes using prescribed courses and materials.
• Maintains classroom in good physical order.
• Supervises students in lab/clinical settings for respective courses.
• Reviews and orders proper medical supplies for laboratory experience.
• Provides hands-on instruction via demonstrations.
• Assesses learning by evaluating competency with return demonstrations.
• Signs and dates student skill checklists; manages simulation scenarios.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Degree or post-secondary education

Job description

Title: Dental Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor

Location: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Houston

Hours: Required Availability is every other Friday and Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. This is a Part-Time position.

Summary: The Laboratory Skills Instructor works under the direction of the Program Director. Teaches theory and practical applications using instructional methods and teaching skills in the classroom, clinical practicum, simulation and skills laboratory tracking. Primary functions include: student attendance and progress, setting educational objectives for the students, on-going mentoring and attention to the continued needs of the students, maintaining a satisfactory working relationship with our students, faculty, and staff. Participate in training, preparation, and continuing education in instructional methods and teaching skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Classroom Skills Instruction

• Teaches assigned number of classes using the prescribed courses of study with established texts and/or prescribed instructional materials.
• Maintains classroom in good physical order.
• Responsible and accountable for supervising students in a laboratory and/or clinical setting for respective course(s).
• Review and order proper medical supplies for laboratory experience
• Provide hands-on instruction for students via demonstration.
• Assess learning by evaluating competency with return demonstrations.
• Sign and date each student skill checklist as required
• Manages Simulation Scenarios and evaluates student responses.

Responsibilities:

Job Requirements

• Ability to communicate and impart knowledge to others with enthusiasm and confidence.
• Remains current with health care and standards for the assigned course(s).
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership, time management, planning and teamwork skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills

Qualifications:

• Degree or post-secondary education and relative experience to meet state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation requirements.
• 5+ years practical experience with teaching experience preferred.