Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Position Summary

The Dental Laboratory Technician Instructor provides hands-on vocational training to incarcerated individuals within a Correctional Industries (Cl) program. This role combines technical expertise in dental laboratory procedures with instructional skill, workplace coaching, and a commitment to rehabilitation. The instructor oversees daily lab operations, teaches industry-standard techniques, ensures product quality, and prepares participants for successful employment upon release.

Key Responsibilities

• Vocational Instruction: Deliver structured training in dental lab skills including impressions, model fabrication, waxing, casting, finishing, and digital workflows.
• Curriculum Development: Create lesson plans, competency checklists, and training modules aligned with industry standards (NADL, ADA).
• Hands-On Training: Demonstrate proper use of equipment, tools, and materials; supervise participants as they practice and complete production tasks.
• Quality Control:  Inspect work products for accuracy, fit, andfinish; ensure all dental appliances meet commercial and clinical specifications.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA, infection control, and facility safety protocols; maintain secure tool andmaterial inventories.
• Production Management: Coordinate workflow, meet production deadlines, and maintain documentation for Cl contracts and customers.
• Participant Development: Mentor incarcerated workers in employability skills, professionalism, teamwork, and workplace ethics.
• Collaboration: Work with correctional staff, Cl supervisors, and external partners to support program goals.

Required Qualifications

• Technician experience (typically 3-5 years) working in a dental lab. Individuals should have experience fabricating dentures, partials, mouthguards, and other dental appliances for dental offices.
• Knowledge of dental materials, equipment, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to teach, coach, and evaluate learners with diverse skill levels.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a correctional environment and follow all facility rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) credential.
• Prior experience in adult education, vocational training, or correctional education.
• Experience with digital dentistry (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, scanning)- Optional
• Familiarity with trauma-informed teaching and reentry-focused workforce development.