Dental Assistant Instructor-Olympia WA

Zollege; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Olympia Dental Assistant School, part of Zollege Healthcare Career School, is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for a 12-week hands-on clinical training program in Olympia, WA. The position runs Saturdays from 7:00 am to 6:15 pm, with days potentially varying based on class availability.

You will demonstrate techniques, teach radiology safety, coach students during labs, and provide performance feedback while maintaining infection control in a structured learning environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate chairside procedures and clinical techniques.
• Teach radiology fundamentals and safety protocols.
• Coach students during hands-on lab practice.
• Provide performance feedback, assess skills, and maintain infection control and classroom safety standards.
• Foster a supportive, structured learning environment.

Skills

5+ years dental assisting

Strong communicator

Chairside experience

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Olympia Dental Assistant School, part of Zollege Healthcare Career School, is hiring a Part‑Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our ongoing 12‑week hands‑on clinical training programs.

Schedule

• Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:15 pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.

Location

• Olympia, WA (In‑Person)

Compensation

• $20–$25 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 assessmentsMaintain infection control and classroom safety standards
• Foster a supportive, structured learning environment

Who This Is For

Dental assistants — DA, RDA, or EFDA — 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 Olympia 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

Apply Now

We’re actively hiring in Olympia, WA and reviewing applications on a rolling basis. New cohorts run continuously year‑round – as one 12‑week program wraps, the next begins. If you’re ready to start soon, apply today.

Requirements

• 5+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience (DA, RDA, or EFDA welcome)
• 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
• Familiarity with Dentrix
• Leadership background