Dental Assistant Instructor - Cleveland, OH

Zollege; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Dental Assistant School is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead hands-on clinical training Saturdays in Parma, OH. You’ll demonstrate chairside procedures, teach radiology safety, coach students, and provide feedback while maintaining infection control and classroom safety standards in a mentorship role.

Join a mission-driven program within Zollege Healthcare Career School, offering structured support and real-world teaching opportunities for experienced dental

Qualifications

• Active Radiology Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• 3+ years of dental assisting experience; +5 years if not certified.

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

Strong communicator

Mentorship

Able to commute

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

3+ years of dental assisting

Job description

Description

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Parma, OH 44134 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Description

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Parma, OH 44134 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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

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 welcomed — 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 Cleveland 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

• 3+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience if you’re certified. +5 years of experience if you aren't.
• 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