DENTAL ASSISTANT - INSTRUCTOR - WEEKDAY MORNINGS
Ross Education Holdings, Inc.
Lafayette - Campus based position
We are looking for experienced DA's to become fully trained instructors to teach scheduled year round morning & evening scheduled classes and PRN. This position is 0-27 hrs/wk, more if you pick up additional PRN hours. Please let us know your availability.
Have you ever thought about teaching?
Ross Education Holdings, Inc.'s non-profit secondary education centers are working to provide all students with the tools to become much needed health care professionals.
Come find your "WHY" at Ross!
Ross is more than a place to work - we're a community built on shared values. As part of our team, you'll be asked to embody and uphold the Core Values that guide everything we do:
- Be Humble, Be Kind, Be a Good Steward, Embrace Accountability, Lead Responsibly and Deliver an Exceptional Student Experience
If these principles resonate with you and you're looking to contribute to a purpose-driven team, we'd love to meet you.
Dental Assistant Instructor duties include:
- Teach in the Dental Assisting classroom with 10-20 students, covering clinical and administrative skills.
- Learning the material and delivering lectures and demonstrations, working from the Ross lesson plans and curriculum.
- Class sessions are 4.5 hours in either day or evening sessions.
- This is a part-time position, typically 9-18 hours per week.
Benefits*
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Monthly pay and direct deposit
- Some benefits require a minimal amount of scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- 3+ years' experience in the field and a national certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA from AMT) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA from DANB) and formal training in a dental assisting program like Ross. If you do not have the formal education, you can also qualify with 5+ years' experience in the field and a national certification. *additional requirements or exceptions may be applicable based on the state, program, and accreditation requirements
- Interest in teaching or prior experience
- Must be flexible and have a passion to learn and grow
All Campus staff must have
- Sufficient ability to stand for extended periods of time, move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position
- Sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom/office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position
- Ability to use current technology to maintain student records
- Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings
- Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate Ross curriculum
- Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment
- Ability to achieve or maintain credential and/or licensure within expected time frames
- Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Ross and a student mentor
- Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Adhere to Ross Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics
- Clinical Coordinators need to have ability to travel to visit clinical sites or other meetings
- Prior teaching or formal tutoring experience using a developed curriculum, preferred
- Perform related work as required
Ross Graduates - please ask about our bonus for qualified grads returning to teach!
Ross Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer