Dental Assistant Instructor -Temporary - Part-Time

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to cover our evening classes on a temporary basis. This role involves sharing knowledge and skills with eager students, designing and delivering lesson plans, and evaluating student progress. The instructor will partner with admissions and career services, maintain office hours, and participate in faculty meetings and campus events. Responsibilities also include coordinating guest speakers and field trips, enforcing safety standards, and completing required student documentation.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the 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.
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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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 activities.
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 institution.
Perform other related duties as assigned.