Dental Assistant Instructor - Lake Charles, LA

Zollege; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Charles Dental Assistant School is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands-on clinical training programs in Lake Charles, LA. This role teaches Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:30 pm, with breaks, and may vary with class availability.

You will demonstrate chairside procedures, radiology fundamentals, and safety protocols while coaching students and giving performance feedback in a structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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

Dental chairside experience

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

Strong communication

Commute to site

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Lake Charles 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: Lake Charles, LA 70607 (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 Lake Charles 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

• Able to teach in person at 1530 E McNeese St Ste. #5, Lake Charles