Dental Assistant Instructor - Louisville, KY

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

Job summary

Louisville Dental Assistant School is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead hands-on clinical training programs. The role requires 5+ years in dental assisting, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and strong communication skills.

The position is in-person in Louisville, KY on Saturdays with a fixed 7:00 am–6:30 pm schedule. Teach radiology fundamentals, mentor students in lab practice, and uphold infection control and classroom safety standards while maintaining a supportive

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 with no prior experience.
• Able to commute to location(s).
• Nice-to-haves: teaching or mentoring experience, Dentrix familiarity, leadership background.

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

Teaching

Education

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Dentrix Familiarity

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Description

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00 am - 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Louisville, KY 40299 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $21-$24/hr, depending on experience.

Louisville 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: Louisville, KY 40299 (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 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 Louisville 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