Dental Assistant Instructor - Milwaukee, WI

Zollege; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Dental Assistant School in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for a 12-week hands-on clinical program. The role teaches Saturdays from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, in-person, with compensation of $27.00–$29.00 per hour based on experience.

You will demonstrate chairside procedures, teach radiology fundamentals and safety, coach students during labs, provide performance feedback, maintain infection control, and help build a supportive, structured learning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience if certified; +5 years if not.
• Active Radiology Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Strong communication skills; able to explain procedures to learners.
• Ability to commute to the Milwaukee, WI location.

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

Teaching/mentoring

Communication

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Description

Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee, WI 53221 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour, 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 Milwaukee 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

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience if you’re certified. +5 years of experience if you aren’t.
• 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