Dental Assistant Instructor - Mt. Juliet, TN

Zollege; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Nashville Dental Assistant School - Mt. Juliet is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead our 12-week hands-on clinical training programs in Mt. Juliet, TN.

Responsibilities include demonstrating chairside procedures, teaching radiology safety, coaching students, giving performance feedback, and maintaining infection control while fostering a structured learning environment. Saturday sessions are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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)

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 assisting experience

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Communication skills

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Description

Nashville Dental Assistant School - Mt. Juliet 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: Nashville,TN -Mt. Juliet 37138 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $28–$30/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 Nashville Dental Assistant School - Mt. Juliet

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

• 3+ 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