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You will enjoy this rewarding opportunity if you enjoy mentoring, coaching, and teaching new employees or externs! Share your knowledge and clinical expertise with PMI dental assistant students. Monday - Friday | 1 pm - 5 pm | 20 hours per weekESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects using various teaching techniques appealing to different learning styles. Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.Discuss academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator.Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist students.Supervise students' externships.Regularly review and suggest changes through the established process course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development opportunities.Complete required documentation for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.Participate in periodically assessing facilities and equipment regarding current dental assisting concepts and recommend appropriate modifications.May participate in the supervision of students' externship experience.Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.Perform other related duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter Planning and execution of appropriate learning experiencesAssess the knowledge of students and plan remediationRole model professionalism and a commitment to the professionCreate and foster an engaging learning environmentAdminister effective assessments Proficient verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skillsSUPERVISORY DUTIES:NoneMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Dental Assisting or an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Dental Assisting or a minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Dental Assistant program.A minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in Dental Assisting.Must be aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.CREQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist. Dentists are not required to hold the CDA or RDA credential. Current license, certification, or another credential required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:$22.88 to 27.46 per hourEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k) PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick LeaveTuition ReimbursementHealth & Wellness Program Pima Medical Institute

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