Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor — ESOP & PTO

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP: Company Shares (required to work

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant Instructor to guide and mentor students, delivering daytime lectures and hands-on labs. This temporary role offers schedule stability while enabling share of clinical expertise with the next generation of dental assistants.

The position requires California certifications (CDA/RDA or licensed dentist) and 2+ years of dental assisting experience, plus an educational methodology requirement or teaching credential.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by U.S. authorities or 3 years of relevant training/experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of occupational (practical) experience in Dental Assisting.
• Clinical: Proficiency in four‑handed/six‑handed dentistry principles.
• Regulatory: Awareness of California state requirements for dental assisting programs.
• Certifications: CDA/RDA or licensed dentist; current California Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Pit & Fissure Sealants.
• Education methodology: 30+ hours teaching method course or designated teaching credential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and teach dental assisting students during daytime lectures and labs using hands‑on techniques.
• Provide one‑on‑one guidance and clinical grading to help students master skills.
• Enforce OSHA, sanitation, safety, and security standards in labs and classrooms.
• Coordinate externships and help place students at local clinical sites.
• Collaborate with the campus Program Director and faculty to ensure curriculum alignment.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent (3 years related training/experience)

Two years of occupational dental assisting experience

Clinical didactic and hands-on dentistry principles

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant Instructor to guide and mentor students, delivering daytime lectures and hands-on labs. This temporary role offers schedule stability while enabling share of clinical expertise with the next generation of dental assistants.

The position requires California certifications (CDA/RDA or licensed dentist) and 2+ years of dental assisting experience, plus an educational methodology requirement or teaching credential.