Dental Assisting Lab Assistant - Ridgeland, MS

Dental Assisting Lab Assistant

Delta Technical College (DTC), an established career college with campuses throughout the Midwest and Mississippi Delta region, is seeking a Dental Assisting (DA) Lab Assistant for our Ridgeland, Mississippi campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to assist students for entry level employment in the workforce. The DA Lab Assistant will assist students in a classroom as well as a hand- on driving setting. Delta Technical College believes that hands-on learning is the greatest benefit that instructors can provide to its students

Qualifications:

· Have work experience in related field of study.

· Have strong organizational skills and a genuine sensitivity to the needs of the students.

· Have the ability to stand for long periods of time when assisting with lecture and clinical time.

· Knowledgeable of the course content and proficient in all skills taught within the program.

· Competent, as evidenced by satisfactory performance of skills, of all competencies taught in curriculum.

· Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.

· Faculty will be selected according to their knowledge and ability as well as their academic credentials.

· Have a professional attitude and manner that reflects the high standards of DTC and the program you represent.

Responsibilities:

· Adhere to approved policies and procedures in the conduct of all instructional activities.

· Assist Instructors with grading, planning and classroom management.

· Assist with supervising and coordinating clinical/lab activities.

· Assist with assessing students’ progress in achieving requirements in theory and practice through classroom activities and grading, lab competencies and student evaluations.

· Assist with placement of students, offering reference letters and resources for student placements.

· Be efficient with planning time by using that time to make copies, lesson plans, posting attendance and grades.

· Begin class on time in an orderly, organized fashion.

· Provide an appropriate, intellectually stimulating instruction, based on the unique abilities of each student.

· Be courteous to and approachable by students.

· Use effective motivation to help stimulate a personal desire to learn the curriculum.

· Provide additional assistance to students who may be struggling.

· Attend Professional Advisory Board Meetings, Graduation Ceremonies, monthly program and staff meetings, open houses, “instructor training”, and other required functions.

· Join or maintain membership to a professional organization pertaining to the professional responsibilities of DTC and attend conferences for this professional organization as needed.

· Maintain CEU’s as required by your professional organization.

Payment and Compensation:

Competitive wage and compensation packages offered.

Delta Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person