Dental Assistant Lead Instructor (RDA or CDA)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant Instructor for its Colorado Springs campus. This on-site, 35-hour-per-week part-time position combines teaching and student support with leadership and program oversight. The instructor delivers lessons, leads laboratory sessions and practical demonstrations, supports students’ academic progress, and helps ensure they develop the skills needed for professional dental practice. The role also includes institutional and administrative responsibilities: facilitating Program Advisory Board meetings, reviewing curriculum, mentoring faculty, maintaining the Program Effectiveness Plan, documenting student progress, and overseeing clinical safety and student externships at local dental practices. The instructor is expected to apply knowledge of chairside assisting, dental materials, Colorado dental practice act regulations, four/six-handed dentistry, radiation safety, and OSHA and infection-control standards.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program, or a combination of three years of job-related training and experience.
At least three years of full-time, practical dental assisting experience.
Current CDA (DANB) or EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant) credentials recognized in Colorado.
Expertise in four/six-handed dentistry principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Knowledge of chairside assisting, dental materials, and Colorado-specific dental practice act regulations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Program Advisory Board meetings and report on student progress, externship outcomes, and feedback from the Colorado Springs dental community.
Lead curriculum reviews and recommend updates during program revision cycles to keep instruction aligned with current industry standards.
Orient new hires and mentor faculty to support consistent instructional quality.
Update and maintain Program Effectiveness Plans (PEP) annually to meet institutional and accreditation standards.
Deliver engaging lessons using varied teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
Provide feedback on assignments and clinical work within 72 hours.
Advise students on academic or behavioral concerns and help them stay on track for graduation.
Lead lab sessions and practical demonstrations, ensuring students master four/six-handed dentistry principles and radiation safety.
Maintain accurate student progress, attendance, and incident records in the campus management system.
Ensure clinical environments meet OSHA and infection-control standards.
Oversee student externships at local dental practices.
Coordinate faculty schedules and contribute to long-term program planning.