Dental Assistant Instructor - Denver Aurora, CO

Zollege; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Dental Assistant School - Aurora is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands-on clinical training programs in Aurora, CO. The role runs Saturdays, 7:00 am–6:30 pm, in-person, with compensation of $31–$33 per hour depending on experience.

You’ll demonstrate chairside procedures, teach radiology safety, coach students, provide feedback, and uphold infection control in a structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years dental assisting or chairside experience required.
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Strong ability to explain procedures to learners.
• Must be able to commute to Aurora, CO.

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

Chairside experience

Communication skills

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

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: Aurora, CO 80014 (In-Person)

Denver Dental Assistant School - Aurora

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

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Aurora, CO 80014 (In‑Person)
• Compensation: $$31 – $33/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 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 Denver Dental Assistant School - Aurora

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

• 2+ 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