Overview:

Summary and Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Academy Clinical Coordinator. The Dental Assisting Instructor primarily educates students on dental assisting fundamentals. They are also responsible for supporting curriculum development, implementation, management, and teaching. The Dental Assisting Instructor will provide all classroom/laboratory instruction and be responsible for training site acquisition, student placement, and supervision. They assist in managing all aspects of the program, including organization, administration, review, planning, development, reporting, and general effectiveness. 

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Prepare for each class by reviewing the curriculum, lab stations, and PowerPoint presentations provided

Deliver Instructor-led Led Training with PowerPoint-based lectures, supplementing with real-life work experience as needed

Demonstrate dental skills/procedures and assist students as they practice hands-on in the lab

Evaluate individual/group performance and make any necessary adjustments to meet student learning needs

Prepare lesson/unit plans and develop course material and evaluation tools as needed, with the approval of the Academy Clinical Specialist and the Academy Director

Research and development of current standards related to the instructional area

Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning

Notify students of make-up work due

Tutor students during make-up time

Monitor students during make-up time

Maintain student records, grades, and attendance

Evaluate students on professionalism (appearance/dress code, attitude, cooperation)

Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.

Assist with preparations for graduation ceremonies

Attend graduation ceremonies

Assist in inventory and ordering of supplies

Maintain classrooms in a neat and orderly fashion

Assist in equipment maintenance and report any down equipment issues to the ACS

Assist in administrative duties as needed

Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed

Assist in the department budget planning process

Coordinate student externships

Assist with interviews and hiring as needed

Attend professional development activities, including but not limited to professional association seminars, industry conferences, professional-related meetings and workshops, and research writing for profession-specific publications

Attend training for program supervisors provided for the improvement of education-related management skills

Attend other required meetings and training

Non-essential Job Functions

Participates in company social media and advertising efforts

Participates in recruiting and marketing events

Participates in company outings and team-building events

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferred); a minimum of associate degree required

Five years of dental assisting experience or three years of teaching in dental assisting.

Possession of a valid credential (Certified or Registered Dental Assistant or a licensed dentist) and proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Three Years experience with a school-wide discipline program and diverse student population.

Ability to coordinate and evaluate the instructional process for all dental assisting curricula.

Demonstrated leadership abilities while establishing and maintaining effective collaboration with other administrators, employees, students, parents, and community members.

Possess strong time management and prioritization skills

Ability to manage a team and establish cooperative working relationships

Possess good written and verbal communication skills

Possess problem-solving and decision-making skills

Highly organized with attention to detail

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications

Enthusiasm for improving academic and vocational achievement.

Background in computer technology and a learning management system