What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant | Substitute Instructor position at Pima Medical Institute?
Are you passionate about training new employees? Share your Dental Assistant knowledge and clinical skills to inspire others!
Schedule Availability: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | As Needed
A great way to start your educator journey!
Essential Functions
Schedule Availability: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | As Needed
A great way to start your educator journey!
Essential Functions
- Develop and deliver tailored lesson plans using diverse teaching methods that accommodate varied learning styles.
- Plan instruction to meet specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Evaluate and grade students’ work within 72 hours of submission.
- Address academic or behavioral concerns and communicate with the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator as needed.
- Maintain face-to-face office hours to provide guidance and support to students.
- Supervise students' externships.
- Regularly review and recommend updates to course materials, such as syllabi, assignments, and handouts.
- Attend faculty meetings, advisory board gatherings, in-service events, graduations, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
- Complete necessary student documentation, including attendance, incident reports, early alerts, and other records.
- Arrange guest speakers, community service outings, and visits to dental clinics or offices.
- Conduct periodic assessments of facilities and equipment, recommending adjustments to align with current dental assisting practices.
- Support the supervision of students’ externship experiences, as required.
- Enforce safety and security guidelines for students, staff, and visitors.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Comprehensive expertise in Dental Assisting
- Effective lesson planning and execution
- Ability to assess student knowledge and design remediation strategies
- Role model of professionalism and dedication to the profession
- Engaging and supportive teaching environment
- Proficient in creating and administering evaluations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, and PowerPoint
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- Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program (or equivalent recognized training) OR a minimum of three years of related experience for non-accredited program graduates.
- At least two years of practical experience in Dental Assisting.
- Knowledge of state requirements for dental assisting programs.
- Proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist (CDA or RDA credentials not required for dentists).
- Current license, certification, or credential per local, state, or federal regulations for the Dental Assistant field.
- Hiring Range: $20.80 - $24.90 per hour
- Paid sick leave in accordance with state requirements
- Access to employee discount programs
Salary : $21 - $25
