Dental Assistant Instructor -Temporary - Part-Time

About the role

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to cover our evening classes on a temporary basis from August to September 22, or longer.

Location and Schedule

• Location: Seattle Campus
• Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday (6:00 pm to 10:00 pm)

Essential Functions

• Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects using various teaching techniques appealing to different learning styles.
• Plan instructions to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
• Partner with admissions and career services in on-site and off-site activities, and externship placement activities.
• Evaluate, provide feedback, and grade students' classwork, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
• Discuss and document academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise, and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and the Student Services Coordinator within 24 hours of a behavioral issue.
• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist.
• Regularly review and suggest changes to course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, through the established process.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development.
• Complete required documentation for individual student files, attendance, incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and/or visits to clinics and medical facilities.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates an understanding of critical numbers and works towards achieving the mission award for the campus.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Comprehensive and current knowledge of the subject matter.
• Planning and execution of appropriate learning experiences.
• Assess students' knowledge and plan remediation.
• Role model professionalism and a commitment to the profession.
• Create and foster an engaging learning environment.
• Administer effective assessments.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Dental Assisting, or an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Dental Assisting, or
• A minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• A minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental Assisting.
• Must be aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist. Dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA.
• Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work as a Dental Assistant.

Compensation

• $24.96 to $29.96 per hour
• Washington (Seattle/Renton) Paid Sick and Safe Time