Dental Assistant Instructor - Tuscaloosa, AL

Zollege; Academy Drive (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa Dental Assistant School in Tuscaloosa, AL is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for a 12-week hands-on clinical training program. Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:30 pm, in-person.

You will demonstrate chairside procedures, radiology safety, and mentor students, while upholding infection control in a structured learning environment. Requires 2+ years chairside experience, active radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and strong communication; commuting to 217 McFarland Cir N.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience; +5 years if you aren’t certified.
• 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

Strong communicator

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

2+ years dental assisting experience

Job description

Tuscaloosa Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our ongoing 12-week hands-on clinical training programs.

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 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 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 Tuscaloosa 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

Requirements

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience if you’re certified. +5 years of experience if you aren’t.
• 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 217 McFarland Cir N, Tuscaloosa