Dental Assistant Instructor-Glenview, IL

Zollege; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Dental Assistant School - Glenview is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands-on clinical training programs. The role involves demonstrating chairside procedures, teaching radiology fundamentals, coaching students in labs, and providing actionable feedback.

The schedule is Saturdays, 7:00am–6:15pm, with potential variations based on class availability, and the location is Glenview, IL (In-Person).

Qualifications

• 2+ 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 Glenview, IL.

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 procedures

Radiology fundamentals

Coaching learners

Feedback and assessments

Infection control

Safety protocols

Strong communication

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Description

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:15pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Glenview, IL (In-Person)
• Compensation: $24–$27/hr, depending on experience

Description

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

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:15pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Glenview, IL (In-Person)
• Compensation: $24–$27/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 Chicago Dental Assistant School - Glenview

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 (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