Instructor-Dental Assisting

Arizona College of Nursing; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Arizona College is seeking an Instructor for our Dental Assisting Program at the Mesa, AZ Campus. This part-time role involves teaching multiple classes daily with a mix of lectures and lab demonstrations, using audiovisual aids to supplement instruction.

Under the Program Director, you will monitor student development, provide advisement, and ensure adherence to accreditation and credential standards. Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct program-related experience preferred
• Documented formal education/training in Dental Assisting
• Meet accreditation, state and national credential standards and hold a current CDA or RDA
• Knowledge of instructional theory and curricula development
• Good organizational skills and data management
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to build relationships with students and staff

Responsibilities

• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment following the syllabus
• Create a positive educational climate with clear learning objectives
• Provide guidance during the practical portion and teach proper technique
• Meet course and program performance goals
• Manage student behavior using approved disciplinary procedures
• Observe, evaluate, and counsel students not meeting guidelines
• Identify at-risk students and refer to Academic Advisor
• Offer ongoing student advisement and tutoring as needed
• Grade tests, maintain records, and track attendance
• Administer tests to measure progress and assess effectiveness
• Participate in faculty meetings, seminars, and training sessions
• Contribute to program enrichment through academic committees

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Student counseling

Curriculum delivery

Communication skills

Laboratory instruction

Education

CDA or RDA credential

Formal education in Dental Assisting

Job description

Arizona College is currently seeking an Instructor for our Dental Assisting Program here at our Mesa, AZ Campus!

This is a part time position - Monday - Friday from 730am-105pm.

Arizona College is a rapidly growing institution dedicated to transforming people’s lives through education. Offering both nursing and allied health programs, Arizona College prepares students for in-demand careers in healthcare and significantly improves its community through the care its graduates provide.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion We love helping others succeed.

Excellence We strive to be the best.

Adaptability We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability We own our results.

Integrity We do the right thing.

Under general supervision from the Program Director, the Instructor will perform a variety of routine duties. This position requires direct contact with students in instruction, training, and monitoring professional and academic development throughout their program. On average, Instructors teach three classes per day or evening shift. The Instructor provides a learning experience to in the classroom and in the lab using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures and demonstrations and using audiovisual and technological aids to supplement the presentations as well as evaluating their achievements.

• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum / syllabus
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities
• Offer constant guidance during the practical portion of class- educating students on proper technique and skills
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and counsel those who do not adhere to guidelines
• Recognize and analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action. Identify and refer students who are “at risk"of leaving the course to Academic Advisor
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness
• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions.
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students

Other Duties as Assigned

• A minimum of two (2) years experience directly related to the programs overseen is required. (Post-Secondary Instructor experience preferred)
• Documented formal education/training in the field of study for which the program is preparing students to enter
• Meet applicable accreditation, state and national faculty/instructor credential, certification and/or licensure standards associated with program areas overseen by holding a current CDA or RDA from the Dental Assisting National Board
• Working knowledge of instructional theory, basic education principles, practices and methodologies, the developmental process, competency-based curricula, and general classroom and lab practices
• Possesses good organizational skills, knowledge of record keeping procedures, including the ability to collect and organize data and information
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority as well as creating an atmosphere of support and confidence for students
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and students
• Ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload, deadlines, and situations as they occur
• Must be tactful, have good interpersonal skills and sound judgment

Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.

Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.

Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.

Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

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