Dental Assistant

DENTAL ASSISTANT – INSTRUCTOR - WEEKDAY MORNINGS

Ross Education Holdings, Inc.

Lafayette - Campus based position

This position is a Lead Instructor Opening and requires a Dental Assistant who has a Diploma from a recognized program,and their CDA or RDA.

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.

DA Qualifications

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