Dental Assistant Instructor - Independence, KY

Zollege; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-Person Location

Mentorship Opportunity

Job summary

Independence Dental Assistant School in Independence, KY is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead a 12-week hands-on clinical training program on Saturdays. You will demonstrate chairside procedures, teach radiology fundamentals and safety, coach students during lab practice, and assess performance while maintaining infection control and a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of dental assisting experience, radiology and CPR/BLS certifications, and the

Qualifications

• 5+ 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 experience

Strong communication

Education

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix familiarity

Job description

Independence 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: Independence, KY 41051 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $22–$24/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 Independence 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

• 5+ 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