Dental Assisting(DA) Program Instructor

HEALTH CARE VOCATION•Brampton, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Medix College is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to join our team. In this dynamic role, you will have an immediate impact on people and embody our Core Values daily by providing students with the knowledge they need to take the next step in finding their career! Position Summary: The Instructor is responsible for modeling the behavior that will allow each student to fulfill their academic potential through mentoring, planning, organizing and implementing a structured approached to learning, while following a prescribed curriculum in line with the institutions core values.

Requirements

48 months of work or teaching experience in the vocation, acquired within the preceding 10 years, or a combination of the two.
OR 24 months of work or teaching experience in the vocation, acquired within the preceding 10 years, or a combination of the two and one of the following:
Hold a Bachelor Degree from a Canadian university or an equivalent degree
A graduate of a College of Applied Arts and Technology or equivalent
A graduate of a registered PCC or equivalent
Hold a Certificate of Qualification under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or equivalent.
Be in good standing with the Ontario Dental Association
Possess CPR (Healthcare provider Level)
Required to provide two letters of reference from individuals of no relation verifying the work/teaching experience in the discipline of which you are applying
Must be proficient with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Adult education training and experience with Private Career Colleges is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver the curriculum through lecture, presentation, and use of a learning management software
Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Learning Management Software (LMS) as needed
Instruct curriculum in both a classroom and clinical/lab settings
Take daily attendance & follow up to ensure retention goals are met
Record and submit grades to the appropriate personnel/software in a timely manner
Be available for student support which is held outside of class times
Participate in new student orientations as required
Attend all required faculty/staff meetings and graduation ceremonies
Stay current on industry trends and maintain certification or licensure in the related field
Exhibit professional and model behavior while at the campus or representing the school in the community
Treat all staff and students equally with respect free from bias or discrimination
Create and maintain an organized lesson plan and work area
Manage conflict between students through behavioral observation and early intervention
Keep students and academic services up to date by introducing new content, news, and updates
Maintain communication with all departments
Conduct employer visits, field trips and guest speakers
Stay in touch with alumni to support Career Services
Work with students that may require accommodations
Continue professional development within the industry you are instructing
Other duties as requested by the Campus Director