Sub Dental Assistant Instructor

Success Education Colleges in; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges in Las Vegas is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach and supervise dental assistant training across classroom, lab, and clinical settings. The instructor develops curricula aligned with accreditation standards and oversees student skill development and performance.

The role requires a dental assistant background with at least three years of field experience, an accredited program credential, and CDA/RDA certification or a licensed dentist status.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the field as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant Program.
• Current certification as CDA/RDA or licensed dentist; proficient in hand and/or six-handed dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Plans, teaches, directs, and supervises all student learning experiences in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical areas.
• Develops, implements, manages, and teaches a curriculum that will qualify persons for employment in a dental office setting.
• Oversees laboratory instruction and provides hands-on classroom and lab teaching while ensuring safety.
• Prepares course of study, objectives, and daily lesson plans; participates in student placement activities.
• Attends meetings and performs other duties related to this position.

Skills

Dental experience (3+ years)

Six-handed dentistry

Handed dentistry principles

Education

Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Nevada Career Institute - Las Vegas, NV, Position Type: Part-Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00Hourly,

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 58 years.

Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.

Careers Site: https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, teaches, directs, and supervises all student learning experiences in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical areas, following the curriculum of the school approved by the Accreditation Bureau. Responsible for the development, implementation, management, and teaching of a curriculum that will qualify persons for employment in a dental office setting. The instructor will also provide all classroom/laboratory instruction.

RESPONSIBILITY:

This is a faculty position directly reporting to the Executive Director.

PERSONAL:

• Willingness to provide a professional role model for students
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrates pleasant and effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates integrity and progressive self-improvement.

FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and submits a course of study including program objectives, student performance objectives and daily lesson plans
• Provides related instruction and supervises student training in dental offices.
• Prepares and submits a program budget and is responsible for making requests for materials and supplies not to exceed the amount and type of expenditures set forth in the approved budget.
• At the completion or termination of a student’s training, submits a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved.
• Assists in student placement activities.
• Accurately and punctually submits to the director all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting.
• Establishes an advisory committee to include representations from dental care providers and agencies.
• Holds a minimum of one meeting of this committee during each school year.
• Attends staff meetings and other meetings as shall be required by director.
• Performs other duties related to this position.
• Observes and abides by the administrative policies for credentialed personnel set forth by the College.

LAB INSTRUCTION:

The instructor will oversee and facilitate laboratory sessions for students in the lab. This role involves providing hands‑on instruction, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and inquiry.

Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of three years in the field as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduated from a Dental Assistant Program from a accredited institution
• Is currently certified or a Registered Dental Assistant (CDA or RDA) or a licensed dentist, and is proficient in handed and/or six‑handed dentistry principles.
• As needed

Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer