LATC- Dental Assisting Lab Aide

Overview

Position Overview: The Dental Assisting Program Lab Aide supports faculty and students in the dental assisting laboratory by preparing instructional materials, maintaining lab equipment and supplies, and assisting with hands-on learning activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring a safe, organized, and effective learning environment for students in lab courses.

• Must hold a current South Dakota Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene credential.
• Must hold a Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant credential. This requirement does not apply to dental hygienists.
• Experience in dental assisting, dental hygiene, or a related healthcare field.
• Knowledge of basic dental instruments, procedures, and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA and CDC dental standards.
• Familiarity with dental radiography equipment and materials, preferred.

• Prepare and set up dental laboratory stations for instructional activities, including instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Assist instructors during lab sessions by supporting demonstrations and student practice.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments and equipment in accordance with OSHA, CDC, and infection control standards.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and notify faculty of low stock or ordering needs.
• Organize and maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the dental lab.
• Ensure students follow safety and infection control protocols in the lab.
• Support students with proper use of equipment and materials under faculty supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 AM – 4 PM for spring semester (ends May 21, 2026). Additional hours available if desired.

Dental Assisting Program Director, Dean of Academics, Vice President

Hourly rate set by the Watertown School Board. The rate for  is $22.44 per hour.

200 9th St NE
PO Box 730