Dental Assistant Instructor

American Institute•Toms River, NJ

16h•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

American Institute is seeking an instructor to deliver engaging and effective instruction that supports student success, retention, certification, graduation, and career placement. The instructor works with program leaders and other departments to promote the well-being and integrity of educational programs and students. The role delivers the standardized curriculum on an assigned schedule, fosters academic growth and professional development, and encourages student interaction through discussions and other course contributions. The instructor is available to students outside class time, such as during office hours, grades activities and posts grades weekly, monitors student performance, and provides timely, constructive feedback and tailored learning support. The position requires adherence to institutional policies, maintaining an up-to-date faculty file, and communicating effectively with program leadership and students. The instructor must follow applicable federal and state compliance requirements, communicate relevant requirements to staff, and promptly escalate compliance concerns. This is a campus position involving in-person instruction, office hours, laboratory work, and preparation time. The posting also describes a home-office setup and reliable wired high-speed internet as requirements, with computer equipment setup potentially needed and accommodation consideration available upon request. Evening and weekend flexibility may be needed. The anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications. The stated compensation range is $24–$27 USD.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) license.
Three years of verifiable experience as a dental assistant.
Communication and presentation skills, organization, people-orientation, time management, and high energy.
Ability to communicate professionally and fluently in verbal and written English.
Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Computer literacy and basic computer skills to navigate and use technology required for the role.
Ability to work on campus and provide in-person instruction, office hours, laboratory work, and preparation time.
Home-office setup, a quiet work area, and ability to connect to high-speed internet with a hardwired connection.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teach the standardized education curriculum according to an assigned schedule.
Create a learning environment that supports students’ academic growth and professional development.
Facilitate discussion forums and interactive course contributions to promote student interaction and engagement.
Make themselves available to students outside class time, including through office hours.
Grade course activities and post grades weekly.
Track student performance proactively and provide timely academic feedback.
Create learning support tools tailored to students’ demonstrated needs.
Provide constructive, positive, and timely academic feedback.
Adhere to policies and maintain an up-to-date faculty file.
Communicate effectively with program leadership and students within established expectations and timelines.
Follow applicable federal and state compliance requirements, accrediting agency requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
Communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
Perform other duties as assigned.