Dental Assistant Instructor - Seattle Mill Creek, WA ($500 signing bonus)

Zollege; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Zollege seeks a Part-time Dental Assistant Instructor for a 12-week clinical training program in Mill Creek, Seattle. Responsibilities include demonstrating clinical techniques, teaching radiology fundamentals, and coaching students. Candidates must have 5+ years of dental assisting experience, an active Radiology Certification, and CPR/BLS Certification. The position offers a structured curriculum and a leadership role while maintaining clinical practice, with compensation ranging from $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience (DA, RDA, or EFDA welcome).
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Able to commute to 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.

Skills

Strong communicator

Chairside procedures

Teaching skills

Infection control knowledge

Job description

Description

Part‑time Dental Assistant Instructor for our ongoing 12‑week hands‑on clinical training programs at Seattle Dental Assistant School – Mill Creek.

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

Location: Mill Creek, Seattle, WA (In‑Person).

Compensation: $25–$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 — 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 Seattle Dental Assistant School – Mill Creek

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

• 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.

Nice‑to‑haves: prior teaching or mentoring experience, Dentrix familiarity, leadership background.