Dental Assistant Instructor - Elizabethtown, KY

Zollege; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Elizabethtown Dental Assistant School in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands-on clinical training programs. The role requires teaching Saturdays and maintaining a high standard of infection control and student mentorship.

Experience in dental assisting, radiology Certification, and CPR/BLS are required. This is an in-person position with a chance to lead and shape aspiring dental professionals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience.
• Active Radiology Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Able to commute to Elizabethtown location and teach in person.

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

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix familiarity

Job description

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

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.

• Location: Elizabethtown, KY (In‑Person)

• Compensation: $23–$25/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 Elizabethtown 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

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

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)

• Able to teach in person at 2407 Ring Rd Ste 137, Elizabethtown