Pima Medical Institute·Castle Hills, Texas
The instructor will deliver high-quality lesson plans and provide hands-on clinical supervision to students in a dental hygiene program. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining academic records, supporting accreditation efforts, and mentoring students to ensure professional development.
Dental hygiene instructor (Full-Time)
Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Schedule: Day Shifts (Monday – Friday)
$31.00 – $38.75 per hour
Shape the future of dental care by becoming a Full-Time Dental Hygiene Instructor at Pima Medical Institute! Are you ready to transition your clinical mastery into a rewarding academic career?
In this full-time 40-hour per week daytime role, you will guide students through a rigorous CODA-accredited curriculum across classroom, lab, and clinical environments. This Monday through Friday schedule offers a stable, predictable routine—allowing you to move away from the traditional clinical grind while remaining at the forefront of dental hygiene education and mentoring the next generation of professionals.
Accreditation
Support: Assist in continuous curriculum evaluation and accreditation reporting to maintain CODA program standards.
Administrative
Integrity: Maintain precise and timely student attendance, grade books, and academic records per institutional and CODA policies.
Professional
Mentorship: Deliver constructive, substantive evaluations that build student clinical confidence, critical thinking, and professional development.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be a graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene or dental program. A minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience and an active Texas state license are required.
Market context
In Texas, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are often driven by steady demand for qualified educators who can meet licensing and safety requirements. This role is competitive because employers look for a CDA for infants/toddlers or an early childhood-related associate or bachelor’s degree, plus a positive, energetic approach and clean background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credential matches the age group before applying.