We are in need of a Substitute Dental Assisting Instructor at our Gulfport, MS location hosted at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry. This includes classroom and clinical teaching on Saturdays during 10 week courses.
Are you a Dental Assistant? Do you naturally connect with others?
Are you motivated by making an influence in others’ lives?
Do you want to make extra money while keeping your full-time job?
Then this career opportunity may be for you!
The responsibilities you would be held accountable for are listed below:
- Complete the Instructor Training Course.
- Complete the Instructor Refresher and Accountability Quiz prior to each semester.
- Prepare the dental office for class.
- Prepare by reviewing the class lecture and understanding the clinic stations.
- Review the class checklists and complete each task in its entirety.
- Lead lecture.
- Lead clinic stations.
- Assist in new instructors/liaisons on-boarding process.
- Gather student documents to be sent to Administration.
- Weekly communication with Administration.
- Manage all classroom situations.
- Record grades, attendance and evaluations in the learning management system.
- Log compensation into the payroll system at the end of each class day.
- Sign up to teach specific class days on the instructor schedule prior to the start of the upcoming semester.
Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively with students
· Positive, fun, and caring attitude
· Minimum 3 years of experience as a dental assistant, copy of dental assisting certifications/license (DA, EFDA, Radiology, etc)
· CPR certified
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Have you been convicted of any felonies or misdemeanors in the past 7 years?
- Do you feel comfortable presenting information to a group of people?
- Are you proficient in assembling a tofflemire matrix band?
- This program has 3 (10 week) semesters per year. January-March, May-July and September- November. Classes are held on Saturdays. Do you have open availability for all semesters? If not, please explain.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- EFDA Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gulfport, MS 39503: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person