Dental Hygiene Instructor - Part-time As Needed

Overview
Dental Hygiene Instructor - Full Time Didactic roles available and Part Time Clinical roles open as well.
San Antonio Campus
$40-43/hr
The instructor's primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Responsibilities
Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
HS Diploma or GED (required)
Bachelor's degree minimum needed
RDH from CODA Accredited Program
Four years minimum clinical experience needed
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
The minimum qualification matrix outlines the education and experience requirements for instructors based on the individual program requirements.
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
HS Diploma or GED (required)
The minimum qualification matrix outlines the education and experience requirements for instructors based on the individual program requirements.
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
Frequently (80% or more of workday)
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
Communicate with students and provide direct instruction

Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment

Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures

Able and willing to:
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
This position is on campus to meet business needs.
No travel required.