Dental Assisting Instructor — Inspire Student Success

Ember Education; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks an instructor to deliver dental instruction, develop and align curriculum, and support student success through advising and mentoring.

The role emphasizes high-quality teaching, adherence to accreditation standards, and active participation in program improvement efforts. Responsibilities include creating engaging lessons, maintaining records, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring a positive learning environment for diverse students, while meeting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement.
• CA Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with at least 2 years.
• 2 years' field experience.
• Degrees must be from accredited institutions; equivalence for non‑U.S. degrees may be established.
• Instructors must hold the required certificates, licenses, and registrations for the courses they teach.
• Certifications: Radiation Safety, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure, Infection Control, CA Infection Control, Dental Practice Act, BLS for Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and Curriculum Delivery: prepares lessons and materials, aligns with curriculum, uses varied teaching methods.
• Student Support and Success: maintains communication with students, provides advising, tutoring, and office hours.
• Assessment and Program Improvement: regularly assesses learning outcomes and contributes to program improvement.
• Collaboration and Faculty Development: participates in meetings and mentors new faculty.
• Compliance and Accreditation: adheres to standards and documents grades and attendance.
• Other Duties: ensures material relevance and maintains equipment; assists leadership as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Course delivery software

Communication with students

Reading and interpreting materials

Education

High school diploma or Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement

CA Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – 2+ years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks an instructor to deliver dental instruction, develop and align curriculum, and support student success through advising and mentoring.

The role emphasizes high-quality teaching, adherence to accreditation standards, and active participation in program improvement efforts. Responsibilities include creating engaging lessons, maintaining records, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring a positive learning environment for diverse students, while meeting