Dental Assistant Instructor

div class="content-intro"pAmerican Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands-on training for careers in the world of business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognizing our single, well-defined teaching mission: reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today’s competitive job market./p ul liMedical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (Company subsidized)/li liFSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)/li li$50,000 Life Insurance (Company paid)/li liAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)/li liEmployee Assistance Program – EAP (Company paid)/li liLong Term Disability (Company paid)/li liShort Term Disability (Team Member paid)/li liSupplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)/li liPaid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off/li li401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)/li liPet Insurance/li liIdentity Theft Protection/li /ul/divpstrongPurpose of the Position:/strong/p pAs an Instructor, you will empower students by delivering engaging and effective instruction. You collaborate closely with program leaders and other departments to enhance student success, foster retention, support certification, celebrate graduation milestones, and facilitate successful career placements. Our commitment lies in promoting the overall well-being and integrity of our educational programs and our students./p pstrongWhat you’ll do: /strong/p ol listrongDeliver Centralized Curriculum/strong: Teach the standardized education curriculum according to an assigned schedule.nbsp; Create a learning environment that fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development./li listrongEngage Students/strong: Facilitate discussion forums and interactive course contributions to promote student interaction and engagement. nbsp;Avail self to students other than class time, e.g., office hours, for additional educational engagement./li listrongMonitor Student Progress/strong: Grade course activities and post grades on a weekly basis. Proactively track student performance and provide timely academic feedback./li listrongSupport Student Success/strong: Create learning support tools tailored to students’ demonstrated needs. Provide academic feedback in a constructive, positive, and timely manner./li listrongMaintain Professionalism/strong: Adhere to policies, maintain an up-to-date faculty file, and communicate effectively with program leadership and students per established expectations and timelines./li listrongPerform other duties as assigned/strong./li /ol pstrongCareer Level Expectations:/strong/p ul liApplies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through post-secondary education or equivalent work experience./li liWork is supervised./li liHandles problems and uses critical thinking to solve./li liCommunicates facts, policies and practices related to job area./li liDesire for growth and professional development./li /ul pstrongRequired Skills/Experience:/strong/p ul liHigh school diploma/GED/li liCertified Dental Assistant (CDA) license/li li3 years of verifiable experience as a dental assistant/li liSkills and abilities – communication and presentation skills, organization, people-orientation, time management, and high energy./li liAbility to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English./li liAbility to support a diverse and inclusive work environment./li liComputer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role./li /ul pstrongPreferred Requirements:/strong/p ul liPrior teaching experience/li liX-ray license./li liExperience applying adult learning principles and practices to blended learning./li liProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams./li liOther skills and abilities - ability to inspire students to meet career goals by tying course curriculum to potential career outcomes; familiarity with learning management systems, student information systems, and synchronous instructional tools./li /ul pstrongCompliance:/strongnbsp;/p ul liDemonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies and procedures.nbsp;nbsp;/li liEffectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.nbsp;/li /ul pstrongWork Environment/Physical Demands:/strong/p ul liThis is a campus position; in-person instruction, office hours, laboratory work, and preparation time are required./li liHome office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection./li liMay require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request./li liFlexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed./li /ul pnbsp;/pdiv class="content-pay-transparency"div class="pay-input"div class="description"pAnticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications./p/divdiv class="title"Compensation Range/divdiv class="pay-range"span$25/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$28 USD/span/div/div/divdiv class="content-conclusion"pstrongOUR CORE VALUES/strong/p pstrongCaring/strong brWe believe every student has the potential to be successful in a rewarding career, with the right support. We partner with you from your first day of classes through your search for a job after graduation./p pstrongRespect/strong brWe view everyone who enters American Institute as a productive adult who deserves respect and the opportunity to excel. Our staff and instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and realize your potential./p pstrongService/strong brAmerican Institute is committed to the professional and academic success of each student by actively seeking opportunities to provide service both within the campus as well as within the surrounding community./p pstrongIntegritybr/strongWe look forward, not backward. No matter where you come from or what obstacles you’ve faced in the past, we believe your future is yours to create./p pstrongAccountability/strong brWhen you commit to us, we commit to you. When you walk into American Institute, we focus on helping you continue to move forward, so you can create the life you want to live./p pstrongInnovation/strong brWe know that the sooner you have the knowledge and skills you need to begin your career, the sooner you can become successful. American Institute offers focused, practical training that gets you out of the classroom and on your way faster than you thought possible./p/div