What are the responsibilities and job description for the RDA Dental Assistant School Instructor - Clear Lake TX Location position at Houston Dental Assistant School?
We are currently seeking part time Dental Assistant Instructor (Saturdays only) at our Clear Lake, TX location.
Job Summary:
The philosophy of Houston Dental Assistant School is based on the belief that people can be trained in a relatively short period of time to enter the world of professional dental assisting. We believe that our course will prepare motivated individuals for their first job and education coupled with experience is the best teacher.
Our purpose is to equip each student with the basic skills necessary to enter the workplace and begin to gather experience. We feel that our years in the profession best qualify us to teach these skills and impart the experiences we have discovered along the way.
Anticipated Schedule:
Saturday hours of operation will be between 7:30 AM. and 5:30 PM. with a one hour lunch break at noon. Fifteen minute breaks will be given in the morning and afternoon. We operate four, 10 week sessions per year, but don't require our instructors to teach every Saturday.
Essential Job Functions:
- Facilitate Learning and Demonstrate Basic Skills. Perform direct teaching and demonstration of Dental Assistant skills using hands-on learning in the classroom, laboratory, and the operatory.
- Student Support and Guidance. Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their goals. Contribute by openly sharing your knowledge and skills with students.
- Classroom Management. Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain a professional and fun instructional environment and ensure opportunities for student participant and evaluation.
- Interpersonal/Team Skills. Participate in activities of the instructional team, including planning, as a professional team player supportive of the Houston Dental Assistant School philosophy. Offer suggestions to the instructional team during the morning meeting.
- Administrative. Ensures adherence to established Houston Dental Assistant School policies and procedures, objectives, quality, safety standards, maintain good housekeeping practices, and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge:
Demonstrate knowledge and instruct students in the use and care of a range of sophisticated patient care equipment and practices by following the course outline which includes:
- Introduction to Dentistry, Dental Assisting, Structures of the Head and Neck, Dental Anatomy and Tooth Morphology
- Disease Transmission and Pathology, Infection Control, Hazards management, Emergencies
- Dental Operatory, Dental Hand Instruments, Rotary Instruments, Oral Evacuation and Instrument Transfer
- Dental Exam, Dental Radiography
- Alginate Impressions and Diagnostic Casts, Pharmacology and Pain Control, Rubber Dam, Dental Cements
- Amalgam Restorations, Cosmetic Restorations, Crown and Bridge Restorations Complete and Partial Removable Dentures, Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery
- Texas State Radiology Exam Review
Qualifications:
- Working experience of 5 years or more as Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist.
- Meet Texas Workforce Commission instructor certification requirements.
- RDA and CPR certification.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- This role is Saturdays only, are you available to work on Saturdays?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Dental Assistant Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
