Dental Assistant Instructor — Saturday Mentor (Hands-On)

Kansas City Dental Assistant School; 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 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.