Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygiene Instructor (Part-Time – 8–12 Hours)Location: San Antonio, TX | Campus: On-SiteType: Part-Time (8–12 Hours Per Week)Schedule: Day Shifts (Classroom Setting)Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hourPosition SummaryShape the future of dental care by becoming a Part-Time Dental Hygiene Instructor at Pima Medical Institute! Are you ready to transition your clinical mastery into a rewarding academic career?In this focused 8–12 hour per week daytime role, you will guide students through classroom instruction in a CODA-accredited curriculum. This light part-time schedule allows you to move away from the full-time clinical grind while remaining at the forefront of dental hygiene education and keeping your skills sharp as an academic mentor.Key ResponsibilitiesInstructional Delivery & Student Mentorship:Classroom Teaching: Prepare and deliver high-quality daily lesson plans and lectures in a classroom environment, using active learning methodologies to build student critical thinking.Academic Monitoring: Track student progress, identify learning gaps, and provide early intervention or tutoring for at-risk students.Curriculum Alignment: Reinforce didactic principles and dental science standards to prepare students for professional licensure examinations.Compliance & Program Administration:Accreditation Support: Assist in continuous curriculum review and support accreditation reporting to maintain CODA program standards.Administrative Integrity: Maintain precise and timely student attendance, grade books, and academic records per institutional and accreditation policies.Professional Feedback: Deliver constructive, substantive evaluations that encourage student confidence, knowledge retention, and professional growth.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree (Baccalaureate) from an academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.Program Graduate: Graduation from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.Licensure: Current, active Texas state license to practice dental hygiene or dentistry, plus all state-required credentials (including CPR certification).Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Workspace.Compensation & Employee-Owner BenefitsHiring Range: $31.00 to $38.75 per hour, based on experience.Schedule Flexibility: Light 8–12 hour per week daytime commitment focused strictly on classroom instruction.Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.Retirement: 401(k) Plan eligibility with employer matching options (up to 10%).Perks: Texas Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ongoing professional development.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.