What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assisting Instructor position at Education Affiliates?
About The Job
Fortis Institute in Scranton is seeking an experienced, highly motivated dental assistant to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduation.
Fortis Institute provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our dental assisting program. This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Program Director. The primary responsibility will be to teach dental assisting courses. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings and graduation.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma; associate degree preferred
- Certifications:
- DANB RHS - required
- Dental Xray - required
- Certified Dental Assistant and/or
- Registered Dental Assistant
- At least three years of experience as a dental assistant chairside
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
- Prior teaching experience preferred