Dental Hygiene Educator: Hands-On Training & Impact

Concorde Career Colleges; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Dental Hygiene Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction across classrooms and labs, develop curriculum, assess progress, and model professional standards. You will support student success with hands-on demonstrations, provide feedback, maintain records, and collaborate with clinical partners to align with accreditation standards.

A bachelor’s or higher in dental hygiene, MO licensure, and at least 4 years of dental hygiene

Qualifications

• Instructors must deliver clear, engaging lectures and supervise labs.
• Curriculum development and alignment with accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student progress using assignments, exams, and practical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner.
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab.
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success.
• Identify and report on any at‑risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition.
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements.
• Provide periodic and ad‑hoc reporting to stakeholders.
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues.
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching / instruction

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Communication skills

Industry standards knowledge

Education

MO Dental Hygiene License or Dentist License

HS Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Concorde Career Colleges in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Dental Hygiene Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction across classrooms and labs, develop curriculum, assess progress, and model professional standards. You will support student success with hands-on demonstrations, provide feedback, maintain records, and collaborate with clinical partners to align with accreditation standards.

A bachelor’s or higher in dental hygiene, MO licensure, and at least 4 years of dental hygiene