Dental Assistant Instructor Job at Gentle Dental in Salem

Capitol Dental Care creates access to quality care and provides dental leadership within the communities we serve.  Creating access to quality care includes several outreach options including a Tiny House mobile dental clinic, tele-dentistry, community settings, and providing outreach and care to over 100 schools in the community.

Due to the ongoing need for Dental Assistants in the Mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, we are hiring a Dental Assisting Instructor to develop a comprehensive program to educate and prepare students for a career in Dental Assisting.

In the position, the Dental Assisting Instructor is responsible for the development, implementation, and teaching of curriculum including all classroom/laboratory instruction, managing and supporting student Externships placements within our network of offices, and supervision of students in their studies and Externship program.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute curriculum for students in all stages of the Dental Assisting program
• Deliver Instructor Led Training with PowerPoint-based lectures, supplementing with real-life work experience
• Demonstrate dental skills/procedures and assist students as they practice hands-on in the lab
• Evaluate individual/group performance and make any necessary adjustments to meet student learning needs including seeking feedback from Externship offices
• Prepare lesson/unit plans and develop course material and evaluation tools
• Research and development of current standards related to the instructional area
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Notify students of make-up work due
• Tutor students during make-up time
• Maintain student records, grades, and attendance
• Teach and guide students on professionalism and daily expectations in an office
• Assist in inventory and ordering of supplies and texts
• Assist in administrative duties as needed
• Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed

• Assist in the department budget planning process
• Coordinate student externships
• Ensure that each Dental Assisting program is full with qualified and motivated students
• Participate in outreach to high schools, community centers, and participate in recruiting and marketing events as needed

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Five years of dental assisting experience, or three years of teaching in the field of dental assisting.
• Possession of a valid credential (Certified or Registered Dental Assistant or a licensed dentist)
• Proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles
• Possession of x-ray certification and the ability to teach and support students in this area
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate the instructional process for all dental assisting curriculum
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, while establishing and maintaining effective collaboration with other administrators, employees, students, parents, and members of the community
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for improving academic and vocational achievement
• Background in computer technology and a learning management system

Pay Information:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Our opportunities provide benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
• Referral Bonuses ($600-$2,500 depending on role

Schedule:

Part-Time, Fridays + Saturdays 8am - 5pm