Dental Hygiene Program Director — Lead & Elevate Education

Leoforce; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead a Bay Area program in-person. The role requires a CA-licensed RDH or DDS/DMD with CODA experience, a Master’s or higher, and 2+ years teaching and clinical practice. You will supervise faculty, shape curricula, and ensure accreditation readiness.

The candidate will coordinate externships, monitor SLOs, and drive student retention while coordinating with college policies and industry standards. Relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or related field.
• Registered RDH with CA license.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Infection Control certification.
• CODA accreditation experience.
• 2+ years clinical practice in dental hygiene.
• 2+ years teaching in dental hygiene programs.
• Experience with curriculum development and licensure exam prep.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises faculty members and oversees program compliance with policies and standards.
• Develops academic schedules and conducts faculty evaluations.
• Assists in faculty recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Oversees externships/clinical sites and ensures alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Takes part in teaching assigned courses and monitors student outcomes.
• Maintains patient recruitment and clinic management practices.

Skills

Leadership & management

Curriculum development

Faculty recruitment

Educational program management

Clinical instruction

Quality assurance

Education

Master's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or related field

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with CA license

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Infection Control certification

CA Dental Practice Act certification

CODA accreditation experience

2 years clinical practice

2 years teaching in dental programs

Tools

Dentrix

axiUm

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead a Bay Area program in-person. The role requires a CA-licensed RDH or DDS/DMD with CODA experience, a Master’s or higher, and 2+ years teaching and clinical practice. You will supervise faculty, shape curricula, and ensure accreditation readiness.

The candidate will coordinate externships, monitor SLOs, and drive student retention while coordinating with college policies and industry standards. Relocation assistance offered.