Dental Assistant Instructor - Lexington, KY

Zollege; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Dental Assistant School, part of Zollege Healthcare Career School, is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands-on clinical training programs in Lexington, KY.

Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:15pm (breaks included). Location: Lexington, KY 40324 (In-Person). Compensation: $21–$24/hr, depending on experience.

You’ll demonstrate chairside procedures, teach radiology, coach students, provide feedback, maintain safety, and foster a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience (DA/RDA/EFDA welcome).
• Active Radiology Certification is required.
• CPR/BLS Certification is required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain procedures clearly.
• Willingness to commute to Lexington, KY.

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

5+ years dental assisting experience

Strong communicator

Mentoring / teaching mindset

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Lexington 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 – 6:15pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Lexington, KY 40324 (In‑Person)
• Compensation: $21–$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 — 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 Lexington 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 (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