Sub Dental Assistant Instructor

Success Education Colleges; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges seeks a dedicated faculty member to plan, direct, and supervise all student learning experiences in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. The instructor will develop a dental assisting curriculum aligned with approved standards and manage related budget and resources.

The role requires supervising hands-on training, ensuring safety protocols, and contributing to student placement activities while collaborating with dental care providers and agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the field as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant Program.
• Currently certified as CDA or RDA or licensed dentist.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits a course of study with objectives and daily lesson plans.
• Provides instruction and supervises student training in dental offices.
• Manages program budget and materials within approved limits.
• Reports training hours and skills achieved to the director.
• Assists in student placement activities.
• Participates in advisory committee meetings and staff meetings.

Skills

Dental assisting

Lab instruction

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Dental Assistant Program (accredited)

Accredited institution

CDA/RDA license or licensed dentist

Job description

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 SUMMARYPlans, 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 studentsAbility 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 plansProvides 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.REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:Minimum of three years in the field as a Dental Assistant.Graduated from a Dental Assistant Program from a accredited institutionIs 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 neededSuccess 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