Dental Assisting Instructor
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Part-time
ResponsibilitiesEssential 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
- Participates in company social media and advertising efforts
- Participates in recruiting and marketing events
- Participates in company outings and team-building events
- 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