Dental Assistant Instructor - Olathe, KS

Kansas City Dental Assistant; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Dental Assisting School is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead a 12-week hands-on clinical training program in Olathe, KS. Classes are Saturdays, 7:00am–6:15pm, with potential scheduling adjustments based on class availability.

Compensation ranges from $24 to $26 per hour, depending on experience, and the instructor role offers a leadership path while remaining engaged in clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience.
• Active Radiology Certification and CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong communication skills for learners with no prior experience.

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

Chairside experience

Classroom communication

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Kansas City Dental Assisting 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: Olathe, KS (In-Person)
• Compensation: $24–$26/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 Kansas City Dental Assisting 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
• 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

• Able to teach in person at 13400 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe