Dental Assistant Instructor: Mentor on Saturdays

Zollege; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Yuba City Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands‑on clinical training programs in Yuba City, CA. This role schedules Saturdays and involves leading students through practical lab sessions.

You will demonstrate chairside techniques, teach radiology fundamentals and safety protocols, and coach learners while maintaining infection control and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience.
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Strong communicator: explain clinical procedures clearly to learners.
• 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

Chairside dental assisting

Radiology knowledge

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Yuba City Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands‑on clinical training programs in Yuba City, CA. This role schedules Saturdays and involves leading students through practical lab sessions.

You will demonstrate chairside techniques, teach radiology fundamentals and safety protocols, and coach learners while maintaining infection control and a supportive learning environment.