Dental Assisting Instructor — Teach with Real-World Skills

Porter-and-Chester-Institute; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter and Chester Institute in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to translate real-world chairside experience into classroom and lab learning. You will help students connect textbook concepts with today’s dental practices, teaching both theory and hands-on skills.

You’ll prepare students for certification, mentor them in professionalism, and contribute to a supportive academic team. We provide training to anyone transitioning from clinical work to teaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Dental Assistant through DANB or willingness to obtain at hire.
• CPR certification.
• 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.
• Share real-world experiences and best practices from modern dental settings.
• Mentor students to build technical skills, professionalism, and patient interaction.
• Prepare students for certification and entry-level Dental Assisting roles.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional development.
• Work independently while supported by a collaborative team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Dental Assistant (DANB)

CPR certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Porter and Chester Institute in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to translate real-world chairside experience into classroom and lab learning. You will help students connect textbook concepts with today’s dental practices, teaching both theory and hands-on skills.

You’ll prepare students for certification, mentor them in professionalism, and contribute to a supportive academic team. We provide training to anyone transitioning from clinical work to teaching.