Dental Assistant Instructor - Yuba City, CA

Zollege; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Yuba City Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 12-week hands‑on clinical training programs in Yuba City, CA. This role schedules Saturdays and involves leading students through practical lab sessions.

You will demonstrate chairside techniques, teach radiology fundamentals and safety protocols, and coach learners while maintaining infection control and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience.
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Strong communicator: explain clinical procedures clearly to learners.
• Able to commute to location(s).
• Nice-to-haves: teaching or mentoring experience, Dentrix familiarity, leadership background.

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

Chairside dental assisting

Radiology knowledge

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Description

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $30–$32/hr, depending on experience.

Yuba City Dental Assistant School

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

• Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
• Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 (In-Person)
• Compensation: $30–$32/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 Yuba City 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

• 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
• Able to commute to location(s)

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