Dental Assisting Instructor

The College of Health Care Professions; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor for a full-time, on-site role in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. You will deliver engaging classroom and lab instruction, following established curricula and institutional standards.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, teaching dental procedures, and supervising hands-on practice. You will assess student performance, provide feedback, and support learners with tutoring and mentoring, while

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and education preferred.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and guide hands-on skill development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, commitment to learner-centered education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and lab instruction in dental assisting.
• Prepare lesson plans and teach dental procedures and chairside skills.
• Demonstrate proper use of dental instruments and materials; supervise hands-on practice.

Skills

Dental care knowledge

Chairside support

Infection control

Radiography

Communication skills

Educational ability

Education

Dental assisting licensure or certification (RDA preferred)

Tools

LMS

Educational technology

Job description

Company Description

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is an accredited Texas-based career college focused on innovative healthcare career training. With ten campus locations across Texas and flexible online programs, CHCP offers a range of allied healthcare certificates and degrees. The institution is committed to helping learners build meaningful careers in healthcare while strengthening the communities they serve. CHCP’s mission emphasizes hope, compassion, and purpose, supporting students in becoming skilled and caring healthcare professionals. Team members join a mission-driven environment that values student success and community impact.

Role Description

The Dental Assisting Instructor is a full-time, on-site role located in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. This role is responsible for delivering engaging classroom and lab instruction in dental assisting, following established curricula and institutional standards. Day-to-day activities include preparing lesson plans, teaching dental procedures and chairside skills, demonstrating proper use of dental instruments and materials, and supervising hands-on practice. The instructor assesses student performance through assignments, tests, and skills evaluations, provides constructive feedback, and supports learners with tutoring and mentoring as needed. Additional responsibilities may include maintaining accurate records, participating in faculty meetings and professional development, and contributing to a positive, inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong expertise in Dental Care and Dentistry, with current knowledge of clinical standards and best practices.
• Candidates should possess practical skills in Dental Assisting, including chairside support, infection control, radiography, and patient preparation.
• Candidates should possess experience in Training and with the ability to explain concepts clearly and guide hands-on skill development.
• Relevant certification or licensure in dental assisting or dentistry (such as RDA preferred or required, depending on local regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a commitment to inclusive, learner-centered education.
• Ability to use basic educational technology (learning management systems, presentation tools) and maintain accurate academic records.