Dental Assisting Teacher - ROP - 2025-26 School Year

MetroED; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroED seeks a Dental Assisting Teacher to prepare students for entry-level employment in the dental field. The instructor will develop skills and knowledge while utilizing equipment effectively. The position requires a minimum of three years teaching experience and a CTE credential. Benefits include paid health insurance, retirement in STRS, and annual salary stipends based on degrees held.

Benefits

Fully paid benefits for employee and dependents

Retirement in STRS

Paid school holidays and breaks

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Experience in Career Technical Education and/or Regional Occupational Programs is desirable.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a CTE Teaching credential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide instruction for students in Dental Assisting.
• Prepare students for entry-level employment in the field.
• Use equipment to effectively meet educational goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Instructional program management

Education

Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credential

Job description

Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) is a regional provider of Career Technical Education (CTE) and Adult Education. As the largest organization of its kind in Santa Clara County, we are dedicated to offering career-oriented education to both high school and adult students. Annually, MetroED provides 2,600 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning, and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.MetroED collaborates with designated districts to provide comprehensive educational opportunities for adults and high school students. Through our Silicon Valley Career Technical Education program, we offer career technical education to high school students and, on a space-available basis, to adult students in the following districts: Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, Milpitas Unified School District, San Jose Unified School District, and Santa Clara Unified School District.Additionally, our Silicon Valley Adult Education provides courses for the San Jose Unified School District.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the SVCTE Principal or designee, and with appropriate support, the teacher is responsible for instruction, training and career preparation that will prepare the student for entry-level employment specifically in the career pathway of Dental Assisting. The course will provide students with the opportunity to learn entry-level skills in the field of Dental Assisting. The instructor will be responsible for developing student skills, knowledge and attitudes commensurate with the goals of the program and for effectively using equipment to meet goals. Performs other related work as required. This is an exempt position.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience is desirable but not necessary, preferably in Career Technical Education and/or Regional Occupational Programs (ROP)• Experience working with industry specific field educational programs, and/or site supervising and managing CTE instructional programs is desired• Minimum of three (3) years of industry experience• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a CTE Teaching credential

1. Letter of Introduction2. Letter(s) of Reference (Three (3) dated within the past 12 months)3. Resume4. Applicant must hold, or be eligible for, a Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credential https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/designated-subjects-(cl-888)(MetroED will assist with the application process)Candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.Job Highlights:- 10 month (184 work days) position on the school calendar with school holidays and 6 weeks break throughout the school year- Retirement in STRS- Fully paid benefits for eligible employee and dependents including health, dental, and life insurance and an employee assistance program-Applicants with a clear credential are placed on Column B; those without on Column A. Step placement is based on verified years of teaching experience.- Annual salary stipend for BA/BS degree ($2,741), and MA degree ($3,100).To complete the application process, the following items will be needed:1. Completed EdJoin application submitted by the deadline. All fields must be filled in, including start/end dates and reasons for leaving in the Work Experience section (except for current employer). All required attachments must be uploaded.2. A letter describing personal qualifications, reasons for interest in the position.3. Three current (dated) professional letters of recommendation are required. Letters must come from individuals who have directly supervised, evaluated, or overseen the applicant’s work in a professional capacity. Letters from co-workers, family members, friends, or community members will not be accepted, as they do not meet the criteria for professional recommendations.

Comments and Other Information

MetroED is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Joint Powers AgencyDisclosure: Background investigation with the FBI and DOJ will be conducted.Additionally, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose whether they have ever been the subject of any investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse, regardless of the outcome.Education Code: 200-262.4 / Metropolitan Education District BP: 0410The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

Applicants with a clear credential are placed on Column B; those without on Column A. Step placement is based on verified years of teaching experience.

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