Dental Assistant Instructor - Durham, NC

Zollege; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham Dental Assistant School in Durham, NC is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for its 12-week hands‑on clinical training programs hosted on Saturdays. The role is in-person at Durham, NC 27703 with a 7:00 am–6:30 pm schedule and potential morning/afternoon class adjustments.

The instructor will lead chairside demonstrations, teach radiology safety, mentor students, and assess progress while maintaining infection control and a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience.
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Strong communicator: able to explain clinical procedures clearly to learners.
• Able to commute to location(s).

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

Chairside dental assisting

Strong communicator

Education

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Durham Dental Assistant School 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: Durham, NC 27703 (In-Person)
• Compensation: Instructors are W-2 with a standard $28/hr base plus cohort and placement bonuses. Top performers effectively reach ~$45.50/hr.

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 Durham 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

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience
• 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