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Instructional Technician - Dental Hygiene, 80%

Position Number: 9918167
Location: Aptos, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Instructional Technician - Dental Hygiene, 80%

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Part-time (50%-99%)
Job Number: 2026-02218
Closing: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
Department: Dental Hygiene

Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here.

Employment Opportunity

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500+ students per term. As of the 2025 Academic Year, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native(<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

This categorically-funded part-time (80%, 32 hours per week, 11 months per year) Instructional Technician - Dental Hygiene position provides instructional laboratory and administrative support for the District's dental hygiene instructional program and performs related duties as assigned. Starting Salary Range: $3,914 to $4,531 per month; plus 5% annual increases up to step 7; maximum initial salary step placement on the classified salary schedule is step 4. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with evenings and weekends as required. These are standard hours, but subject to change depending on clinic needs.

This salary range has been prorated here to accurately reflect this 80% assignment. Annual salary is the monthly rate x 11 months.

Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and, as such, contribute 8% of their monthly salary to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.)

Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending continued funding and Governing Board ratification. Salary is subject to proration based on the beginning date of assignment. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits:

Our prorated comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short- and long-term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pre-tax basis, CalPERS Retirement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

As a classified staff member at Cabrillo College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Provides instructional laboratory support for dental hygiene and dental assisting course instructors and students; sets up, installs, maintains, services and arranges for the repair of dental clinic and laboratory equipment for use in classes, workshops, laboratory sessions and supplemental tutoring; imports, reads and mounts dental x-rays and follows up with dental offices to resolve any questions or issues; ensures all required equipment, materials and supplies are available for classes and other sessions in accordance with instructor requirements.
Compiles, maintains, and updates a variety of instructional materials and exercises for instructor use; provides training to students and others on the safe use of specialized dental office equipment such as X-rays; scores quizzes and tests to assist faculty and records student data.
Answers student questions regarding the safe use and disposal of dental office equipment, materials, and supplies.
Performs a variety of administrative support duties for the dental instructional program; prepares purchase orders and maintains an inventory of dental and office supplies including Student Kits and clinic supplies to meet instructional requirements; obtains bids and participates in negotiating prices for dental supplies.
Maintains a safe and sanitary learning environment for faculty and students.
Conducts weekly spore tests of sterilization equipment and documents findings.

OTHER DUTIES

Arranges for the pickup and disposal of sharps and pharmaceutical waste in accordance with established District and OSHA regulations and procedures.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff AND
Completion of two (2) years of college with coursework in dental assisting or dental hygiene, AND at least two (2) years of experience in a dental office performing front-office administration and sterilization procedures OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desirable certifications include completion of the following as noted by the Dental Board of California:

Current Registered Dental Assistant certification
A current valid X-ray Certificate
Completion of a Board-approved course in infection control

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, methods, and equipment used in a dental office, including digital radiology, nitrous oxide analgesia, and air compressor and vacuum systems equipment.
Common dental materials and supplies used in a dental office.
Health and safety practices applicable to sterilization and infection control related to the Dental Hygiene program.
Applicable laws and regulations governing the Dental Hygiene and Assisting Program, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Study and learning techniques and strategies applicable to dental hygiene and assisting students at a level necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
Hazardous materials management and disposal practices and procedures.
District policies and procedures governing purchasing and accounts payable activities.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and applicable software programs.
Principles and practices of sound business communications, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Skills and Abilities to:

Provide day-to-day administrative and technical support to instructors in carrying out their instructional responsibilities.
Accurately, thoroughly, and clearly answer students' subject-matter, equipment-use, and technology questions.
Provide day-to-day technical support for computer hardware, peripherals and business and specialized equipment and software used in dental hygiene and dental assisting laboratories.
Demonstrate safe practices and procedures in the use of specialized dental office equipment, materials, and supplies.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, and databases.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Uphold the District's mission, values, and objectives, including equity and Guided Pathways.
Support an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.

Additional Information

Application Process:

Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) Professional References and answer all supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining that the minimum qualification requirements have been met
- For the desirable, completion of a Board-approved course in infection control, be sure to include this in the Work Experience portion of your application if applicable
- For the desirable, completion of a current Registered Dental Assistant certification and/or a current valid X-ray Certificate, be sure to include this in the Certificates and Licenses portion of your application if applicable
Attach resume
Attach all unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, displaying any degrees conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant's expense -click here for more information

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters or letters of reference) for this position will not be reviewed. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, Social Security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas. A position eligibility pool may be established to fill other full-time, part-time, or substitute assignments as needs arise.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cabrilloedu/jobs/5525735/instructional-technician-dental-hygiene-80