Dental Hygiene Instructor

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Apply for the Dental Hygiene Instructor role at Concorde Career Colleges
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The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models, and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and during campus and student activities. The position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, developing and implementing curriculum, assessing student progress, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

• Tuition Waiver:
  Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family at UTI and Concorde campuses.
• Paid Time Off:
  Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible).
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non‑birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance:
  Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance:
  Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment:
  Eligibility starts the first of the month following completion of one full month of employment.

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner.
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab.
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success.
• Identify and report on at‑risk students; create individualized success plans to mitigate attrition.
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements.
• Provide periodic and ad‑hoc reporting to stakeholders.
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues.
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Licenses/Certifications
  • Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state of FL; must be graduate of programs accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation (required).
• Education/Experience
  • HS Diploma or GED (required).
  • 4 years clinical experience (required).
  • Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required).
  • Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Skills
  • Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction.
  • Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
  • Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices.
  • Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities.
• Standard Abilities
  • Frequently (80% or more of workday)
    • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision).
    • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction.
  • Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
    • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment.
  • Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
    • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance…