Dental Assisting Instructor: Shape Tomorrow’s Pros

Careerwebsite; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school with campuses in Connecticut and Massachusetts, seeks a Dental Assisting Instructor in Worcester, MA. Bring 3+ years as a Dental Assistant and MA Licensed CDA; you'll teach, mentor, and prepare students for certifications while collaborating with an academic team.

The role emphasizes transitioning from operatory work to teaching, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and part-time, as-needed hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Dental Assistant
• Massachusetts Dental Assisting license is required
• Certified Dental Assistant through DANB or willing to obtain at time of hire
• Diploma from a Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene program preferred
• CPR certification preferred
• Ability to use common software programs (MS Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Teach dental assisting concepts through classroom instruction, skills lab demonstrations, and hands-on training
• Demonstrate clinical procedures including chairside assisting, infection control, radiography, instrument processing, impressions, and patient care techniques
• Share real-world experiences, industry standards, and best practices from modern dental settings
• Mentor students as they build technical skills, professionalism, and confidence in patient interaction
• Prepare students for certification and entry-level Dental Assisting roles
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive, supportive feedback
• Participate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional development
• Work independently while supported by a collaborative academic and administrative team

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Massachusetts Dental Assisting license

Certified Dental Assistant (DANB)

Diploma in Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school with campuses in Connecticut and Massachusetts, seeks a Dental Assisting Instructor in Worcester, MA. Bring 3+ years as a Dental Assistant and MA Licensed CDA; you'll teach, mentor, and prepare students for certifications while collaborating with an academic team.

The role emphasizes transitioning from operatory work to teaching, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and part-time, as-needed hours.