Dental Assistant Instructor - Gentle Dental

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