Dental Assistant Instructor (Full-Time, Temporary)

### **Dental Assistant Instructor (Full-Time, Temporary)** **Location:** Chula Vista, CA | **Campus:** On-Site **Type:** Full-Time, Temporary (Estimated 8–12 Week Assignment) **Schedule:** Monday – Friday (7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | 40 Hours Per Week) **Compensation:** $24.96 – $29.96 per hour ### **Position Summary** Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking to add a rewarding instructional role to your professional toolkit? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate professional to join our Chula Vista campus for a full-time, temporary 8–12 week assignment. This short-term contract offers the perfect opportunity to step away from full-time clinic work, share your knowledge, and train the next generation of dental assistants using hands-on clinical techniques and pre-established curriculum. While this is initially a temporary assignment, there may be an option to transition into permanent openings later if they become available. ### **What You'll Do** - **Mentor Future Pros:** Guide and teach dental assisting students during daytime lectures and labs using hands-on techniques and real-world clinical experience. - **Support Student Success:** Provide one-on-one advice, guidance, and clinical grading during class, helping students master technical skills. - **Maintain Safety:** Enforce strict safety, OSHA, sanitation, and security standards in the dental lab and classroom environments. - **Coordinate Externships:** Leverage your experience to assist in preparing students for successful placement at local clinical externship sites. - **Collaborate:** Work alongside the campus Program Director and faculty team to ensure consistent classroom management and curriculum alignment. ### **Minimum Qualifications** - **Education & Training:** Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education/CHEA, an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program), or a foreign equivalent **OR** a minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for those who are not graduates of an accredited program. - **Experience:** A minimum of two (2) years of occupational (practical) experience in Dental Assisting. - **Clinical Skills:** Proficiency in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles. - **Regulatory Awareness:** General awareness of California state requirements governing dental assisting programs. **Required California Licenses & Certifications:** - Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or a licensed dentist (Licensed dentists are exempt from holding the CDA/RDA credential). - Active California certifications in: **Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, and Pit & Fissure Sealants**. - Current license, certification, or other credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field in California. **Required Educational Methodology Requirement:** Must have completed a course or certification program in educational methodology of at least 30 hours, **OR** hold one of the following: - Postgraduate degree in education - Ryan Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential - Standard Designated Subjects Teaching Credential - Community college teaching credential ### ### **Compensation & Temporary Employee Benefits** - **Hiring Range:** $24.96 to $29.96 per hour. - **Assignment Terms:** Consistent 40-hour work week on a fixed, short-term contract (estimated 8–12 weeks). - **Future Outlook:** Opportunities may be available to explore conversion to a permanent position based on performance and future campus openings. - **Perks:** California Paid Sick Leave