Purpose of the Position:
The Instructor fulfills primary instructional duties and responsibilities as assigned. No teaching experience is necessary! The Instructor provides core content instruction to students based upon our curriculum. The Instructor works with the program director and other educational staff to maximize academic achievement, retention, certification, graduation, and placement outcomes. You will be fully supported every step of the way with ongoing training and the tools needed to confidently conduct our curriculum.
What You'll Do
· Teach Dental Assisting classes using American Institute’s fundamental and ABHES-accredited curricula
· Provide hands-on dental assistant skills used in a dental office by training students in our equipped classroom lab
- Instruct students about the importance of safety and compliance
- Encourage student growth, professionalism, and accountability
- Support and communicate progress with students
- Lead a motivating and engaging class in a positive setting
- Prepare students for a successful career in a field of their choice such as a traditional dental office or in an orthodontic or pediatric setting
- Proactively monitors students’ performance and actively outreaches as needed
- Provides academic feedback in a constructive, positive, and timely manner
- Creates learning support tools to support students based on demonstrated needs
- Grade course activities and post weekly and final grades by the pre-determined deadline(s)
- Follows Student and Employee Code of Conduct
- Is open to program leadership, staff, and students via email, telephone, and/or virtual or other communications per established expectations
Requirements
- · CDA/RDA preferred, but not necessary
- · Minimum three of experience in the field
- · X-Ray License preferred, but not necessary
- · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- · Highly organized, motivated and results driven
- · Prior teaching experience preferred, but not necessary
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- · Educational Assistance to improve job related skills
- · Competitive Compensation Plan
- · Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- · Disability, Life Insurance, and Other Voluntary Plans
- · 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- · Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- · Ongoing Training Support & Resources
Part-Time Benefits
- · 401(k) with employer match
- · Ongoing Training Support and Resources
About Us
American Institute (AI) is committed to excellence in education. It is our mission to provide quality distance and on-site education, realistic laboratory experiences, and hands-on experiences in field-appropriate facilities. American Institute enables students to develop and exhibit the professional skills, personal behaviors, and a record of reliability necessary to successfully obtain entry-level employment.
Learn More at www.americaninstitute.edu
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Dental License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person