Dental Assistant Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location: Pomona - Pomona, CA 91768Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: High School DiplomaSalary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationDental Assistant 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 more than 58 years, SEC has provided quality, affordable allied health education, helping students build rewarding careers in healthcare. Career Site: www.success.edu/careers-with-sec About the Role Are you passionate about dental assisting and mentoring future professionals? We are seeking a Dental Assistant Instructor to develop and deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction that prepares students for successful careers in dental offices. This role also supports student externships, placement activities, and program development.   Schedule Monday through Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Key Responsibilities Teach and supervise students in classroom, laboratory, and dental office training environments. Develop and maintain curriculum, lesson plans, student performance objectives, and program outcomes. Oversee laboratory instruction, ensuring a safe, interactive, and supportive learning environment. Coordinate and supervise student externship sites and training experiences. Assist with student placement activities. Track student progress and submit attendance, grades, training hours, and required reports accurately and on time. Manage program materials and supply requests within approved budgets. Establish and maintain an advisory committee of dental industry professionals, including at least one annual meeting. Attend faculty and staff meetings as required. Follow all college policies and perform other related duties as assigned. QualificationsQualifications 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, ethics, confidentiality, records, charts, and forms. Understanding of instructional methods and techniques for entry-level dental assistant training. Knowledge of employment trends and career pathways in dental assisting. Ability to develop educational goals, lesson plans, and student performance objectives. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and classroom management skills. Ability to work independently and effectively engage diverse learners. Experience using audio-visual and instructional technology. Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).