Dental Assistant Lead Instructor | Full-Time | Day Classes

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 LEAD INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the implementation and adherence to the program curriculum.
• Partner with the ADF to prepare accreditation preparation documentation and programmatic meeting agendas. Facilitate the meeting and write a minute report on the items discussed. 
• Review curriculum/textbooks and make recommendations to the Education Department during program revision cycles.
• Conduct on-site externship site qualifications and midpoint externship student site visits.
• Supervise students on externship in collaboration with Career Services.
• Assist with the orientation of new hires and mentoring the team.
• Assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Facilitate Advisory Board Meetings to ensure externship concerns, student progress, programmatic outcomes, and community satisfaction are communicated to the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Campus Director.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Faculty, ensure compliance with proper lab ratios.
• May be required to track graduate certification pass rates.
• Facilitate communication with hybrid didactic faculty and provide support for hybrid students.
• Participate and ensure the progression of meeting goals in the annual updating of the Program Effectiveness Plan (PEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects using various teaching techniques appealing to different learning styles.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and 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’ class work, 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 Student Services Coordinator within 24 hours of a behavioral incident.
• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist students.
• Review and suggest changes regularly to course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, using the established process.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development opportunities.
• 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 offices.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates an understanding of critical numbers and works toward achieving the mission award for the program.
• 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, and PowerPoint, and computer skills

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• None

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 three (3) 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 principles.
• 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 credential.
• Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.

 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hiring Range: $21.57 to 26.96
• Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Short & Long-term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Program

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