Dental Assistant Instructor - Bellingham, WA

Zollege; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellingham Dental Assistant School, part of Zollege Healthcare Career School, seeks a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead a 12-week hands-on clinical training program in Bellingham, WA. The role focuses on chairside procedures, radiology fundamentals, safety protocols, and student coaching in a structured learning environment.

The schedule is Saturdays 7:00am–6:30pm with potential variation; compensation is $28–$30/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience (DA, RDA, or EFDA welcome).
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Strong communicator: able to explain clinical procedures clearly to learners.
• Able to commute to Bellingham, WA location.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate chairside procedures and clinical techniques.
• Teach radiology fundamentals and safety protocols.
• Coach students during hands-on lab practice.
• Provide performance feedback and skills assessments.
• Maintain infection control and classroom safety standards.
• Foster a supportive, structured learning environment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS

Communication

Punctual/Reliable

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Description

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Bellingham, WA 98225 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $28–$30/hr, depending on experience

Bellingham Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our ongoing 12-week hands-on clinical training programs.

Description

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Bellingham, WA 98225 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $28–$30/hr, depending on experience

What You'll Do

• Demonstrate chairside procedures and clinical techniques
• Teach radiology fundamentals and safety protocols
• Coach students during hands-on lab practice
• Provide performance feedback and skills assessments
• Maintain infection control and classroom safety standards
• Foster a supportive, structured learning environment

Who This Is For

Dental assistants — DA, RDA, or EFDA — who want to keep practicing during the week while stepping into a mentorship role on Saturdays and who are ready to make an impact beyond the chair.

Why Bellingham Dental Assistant School

Part of Zollege Healthcare Career School, founded in 2010. Over 20,000 students trained nationwide through an accelerated, hands-on model built around working professionals.

When you teach here, you're not filling a shift — you're shaping careers.

• Structured curriculum — you're supported, not starting from scratch
• Consistent Saturday schedule
• Leadership role without leaving clinical practice
• Mission-driven organization focused on accessible healthcare education

Requirements

• 5+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience (DA, RDA, or EFDA welcome)
• Active Radiology Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Strong communicator: able to explain clinical procedures clearly to learners with no prior experience
• Able to commute to location(s)

Nice-to-haves: prior teaching or mentoring experience, Dentrix familiarity, leadership background