Dental Hygiene Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

● Training & Education: Develop and deliver tailored workshops, and training sessions for CNAs, school nurses, early learning centers, and community partners on oral health best practices.

● Resource Development: Create and distribute educational materials such as guides, checklists, pamphlets, posters, videos, and digital content tailored to skilled nursing facilities, school settings, and families.

● Collaboration: Work closely with Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) leadership, school administrators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to align oral health education with patient care protocols, school health needs, and community-based initiatives.

● Oral Health Advocacy: Promote the importance of oral health in overall health, especially for elderly residents, chronically ill patients, children, and vulnerable populations.

● Support & Guidance: Serve as a resource to CNAs, school nurses, educators, and community partners by providing ongoing support, answering questions, and offering solutions to oral health challenges.

● Outreach & Events: Support planning, coordination, and participation in community outreach events, health fairs, school-based programs, and public health campaigns to expand oral health awareness and access.

● Program Support: Assist with program planning, preparation and distribution of oral health education materials, grant proposals, budgets, data collection, and reporting.

● Evaluation: Monitor and assess the impact of educational programs and outreach activities and recommend improvements to enhance care delivery, school-based prevention, and community engagement.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree or certification in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education, or a related field.

● Experience delivering health education or training programs, preferably in school, healthcare, long-term care, or community settings.

● Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental conditions, preventive care strategies, and behavior change techniques.

● Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage CNAs, school nurses, healthcare teams, educators, families, and community partners.

● Ability to develop accessible, engaging, and culturally appropriate educational materials.

● Familiarity with skilled nursing facility workflows, school health programs, and public health outreach preferred.

● Relevant background in public health, data management, program evaluation, and grant writing preferred.

Skills:

● Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with CNAs, school nurses, administrators, healthcare teams, and community stakeholders.

● Ability to present complex oral health information in a clear, accessible, and impactful manner.

● Empathy and understanding when addressing oral health challenges in vulnerable populations.

● Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions, outreach activities, and program responsibilities.

● Creativity in developing materials and presenting oral health information in an engaging way.

● Proficiency in data management and analysis to support program evaluation and reporting.

● Flexibility to support oral health education needs across long-term care, school, early learning, and community settings.

• Relevant background in public health.
• Prior experience with grant writing preferred.

\nCompany Description

Incorporated in 1991, Real Soft Inc. (RSI) is a US-based global software solutions company, a pioneer in providing professional services and delivering business solutions. Our persistent focus has been on forging strong relationships through service excellence and cost containment for customers.
Address:
125 Village Blvd
Forrestal Village, Suite 200
Princeton, NJ 08540

Company Description

Incorporated in 1991, Real Soft Inc. (RSI) is a US-based global software solutions company, a pioneer in providing professional services and delivering business solutions. Our persistent focus has been on forging strong relationships through service excellence and cost containment for customers.\r\nAddress:\r\n125 Village Blvd\r\nForrestal Village, Suite 200\r\nPrinceton, NJ 08540