Dental Assistant Substitute Instructor

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions that includes North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute, and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. For over 58 years, SEC has provided quality, affordable allied health education, helping students launch successful healthcare careers.

Career Site: www.success.edu/careers-with-sec

About the Role

We are seeking a Substitute Dental Assistant Instructor to provide classroom and laboratory instruction on an as-needed basis. This role is ideal for an experienced dental professional who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping students prepare for careers in dental assisting.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (as needed) OR 6 pm - 10 pm (As needed)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in accordance with established curriculum and lesson plans.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Reinforce dental assisting skills, procedures, terminology, ethics, and professionalism.
• Monitor student performance and provide feedback to support learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance and student records as required.
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to ensure continuity of instruction.
• Follow all college policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program.
• Currently certified as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or licensed dentist.
• Proficient in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, records, charts, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with instructional methods and techniques for dental assistant training.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage students and create a positive learning environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to work independently and effectively use instructional technology and audio-visual equipment.

Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.