Dental Assistant Instructor

Purpose of the Position

Empower students by delivering engaging and effective instruction. Collaborate closely with program leaders and other departments to enhance student success, foster retention, support certification, celebrate graduation milestones, and facilitate successful career placements.

What you’ll do

• Deliver Centralized Curriculum: Teach the standardized education curriculum according to an assigned schedule. Create a learning environment that fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Engage Students: Facilitate discussion forums and interactive course contributions to promote student interaction and engagement. Avail yourself to students other than class time, e.g., office hours, for additional educational engagement.
• Maintain Professionalism: Adhere to policies, maintain an up-to-date faculty file, and communicate effectively with program leadership and students per established expectations and timelines.
• Support Student Success: Create learning support tools tailored to students’ demonstrated needs. Provide academic feedback in a constructive, positive, and timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level Expectations

Applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through post-secondary education or equivalent work experience. Work is supervised. Handles problems and uses critical thinking to solve. Communicates facts, policies and practices related to job area. Desire for growth and professional development.

Required Skills/Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) license
• 3 years of verifiable experience as a dental assistant
• Communication and presentation skills, organization, people-orientation, time management, and high energy.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior teaching experience
• X-ray license.
• Experience applying adult learning principles and practices to blended learning.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to inspire students to meet career goals by tying course curriculum to potential career outcomes; familiarity with learning management systems, student information systems, and synchronous instructional tools.

Compliance

Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies and procedures. Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This is a campus position; in-person instruction, office hours, laboratory work, and preparation time are required.
• Home office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Compensation Range

$25 - $28 USD

OUR CORE VALUES

• Caring: Every student has the potential to be successful in a rewarding career, with the right support. We partner with you from your first day of classes through your search for a job after graduation.
• Respect: We view everyone who enters American Institute as a productive adult who deserves respect and the opportunity to excel. Our staff and instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and realize your potential.
• Service: American Institute is committed to the professional and academic success of each student by actively seeking opportunities to provide service both within the campus as well as within the surrounding community.
• Integrity: We look forward, not backward. No matter where you come from or what obstacles you’ve faced in the past, we believe your future is yours to create.
• Accountability: When you commit to us, we commit to you. When you walk into American Institute, we focus on helping you continue to move forward, so you can create the life you want to live.
• Innovation: We know that the sooner you have the knowledge and skills you need to begin your career, the sooner you can become successful. American Institute offers focused, practical training that gets you out of the classroom and on your way faster than you thought possible.