Instructor - Dental Assistants

Job Description

Job Description

Evara Health Institute is the education and training arm of Evara Health, dedicated to developing a skilled, compassionate, and community-focused healthcare workforce. Through innovative programs, hands-on clinical experiences, and strong industry partnerships, we prepare students to thrive in today’s healthcare environment while advancing health equity across the communities we serve.

EHI is seeking an Instructor for our Dental Assisting Program to drive excellence and shape the next generation of Dental Assistants. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for advancing healthcare education, this is your chance to make a profound impact! 

• Utilizes innovative teaching methods, instructional technologies, and experiential learning opportunities to engage students and enhance their understanding of course material.
• Designs and develops instructional materials, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with program objectives and industry standards.
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas, and actively participate in their educational journey.
• Conducts engaging and interactive lectures, demonstrations, and presentations to convey medical assisting concepts effectively. Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Oversees laboratory activities, including hands-on skill demonstrations, simulations, and practice sessions. Provide guidance and feedback to students to enhance their proficiency in clinical procedures.
• Coordinates clinical experiences for students in healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining positive relationships with clinical partners.
• Assess student performance through examinations, projects, presentations, and clinical evaluations. Provide constructive feedback to support students’ learning and professional development.
• Offers personalized academic support, mentorship, and career advice to students, helping them navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. 
• Stays updated on advancements, healthcare regulations, industry trends and developments in your field of expertise, continuing education practices, and pedagogical trends, incorporating new knowledge and methodologies into your teaching practice to enrich the student learning experience.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities to enhance teaching skills and maintain licensure or certification requirements.
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress. Assist with program accreditation processes, program reviews, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Collaborates with program directors, faculty members, and healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of instruction and promote interdisciplinary collaboration within the institution.

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from a Dental Assistant program and/or industry certification/licensure if consistent with employment in the healthcare field of instruction 
• Active, unrestricted industry certification/licensure, if required to work in the field is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of occupational/clinical experience providing direct skills as a Dental Assistant

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 10:00pm

Culture and Benefits: 
At Evara Health, our mission-driven work starts with our people. We know that delivering exceptional care to our communities is only possible when our employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the work they do. That commitment comes to life through an employee experience designed to build connection, recognize contributions, and make Evara Health a great place to work—from employee picnics and appreciation events to monthly theme days, celebrations, and opportunities to come together as a team. We build on that culture with competitive compensation and benefits that recognize the important work our employees do while supporting their personal well-being, professional growth, and long-term success.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.
• Paid Holidays & Birthday : Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits : Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents. Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well-being.
• Retirement Planning:  Build toward your future with employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
• Professional Development & Education : Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
• Quarterly Incentive Opportunities : Share in our collective success through quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
• Career Growth & Advancement : Grow your career at an organization committed to developing its people, with opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health.
• Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement eligibility per year and $3,000 CME support, in addition to 5 days of CME leave.
• Cellphone Allowance: $480 yearly stipend
• Student Loan Repayment Program: Eligibility through National Health Scholar (NHSC) and Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):  Confidential counseling, legal & financial advice through EAP

At Evara Health, we are Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. Every role contributes to our mission of improving the health of our communities, and every employee plays a part in making that mission possible.

If you’re looking for a career where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join Evara Health.

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.