Pima Medical Institute·Seattle, Washington
The instructor will design and deliver lesson plans for dental assisting students while maintaining academic records and providing feedback on coursework. They are also responsible for coordinating guest speakers, field trips, and ensuring safety standards are met within the classroom environment.
Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and skills as a Dental Assistant with eager students?
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to cover our evening classes on a temporary basis. From August to September 22, or longer!
Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects using various teaching techniques appealing to different learning styles.
Plan instructions to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
Partner with admissions and career services in on-site and off-site activities, and externship placement activities
Evaluate, provide feedback, and grade students’ classwork, assignments, and papers within 72 hours
Discuss and document academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise, and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and the Student Services Coordinator within 24 hours of a behavioral
Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist
Regularly review and suggest changes to course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, through the established process.
Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development
Complete required documentation for individual student files, attendance, incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.
Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and/or visits to clinics and medical facilities.
Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
Demonstrates an understanding of critical numbers and works towards achieving the mission award for the
Perform other related duties as
Candidates must possess at least two years of practical experience in dental assisting and hold a valid CDA, RDA, or dentist license. A graduation certificate from an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent training is required.
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