Hybrid Dental Assistant Instructor | Teach & Lead

Zollege; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Arch Dental Assistant School - Fort Wayne is seeking a Part‑Time Dental Assistant Instructor for a hybrid, 10‑week training program. The position combines online and in‑person teaching, with weekend and one weekday evening sessions in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You will lead live online classes, demonstrate techniques, teach radiology fundamentals, and coach students through hands‑on practice while ensuring infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience (DA, RDA, or EFDA welcome).
• Active Radiology Certification is required.
• CPR/BLS Certification is required.
• Strong communicator: able to explain clinical procedures clearly to learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead live online classes.
• 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

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Radiology certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Description

Arch Dental Assistant School - Fort Wayne is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our hybrid, 10-week training program.

• Schedule:

Weekends (Saturday + Sunday), 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, at our office location, in person.

One weekday evening per week (6:00–8:00 PM or 7:00–9:00 PM, local time) Online on demand.

• Location: Fort Wayne (Hybrid: Online + In-Person)
• Compensation: Instructors are W-2 with a standard $28/hr base plus cohort and placement bonuses. Top performers effectively reach ~$45.50/hr.

What You'll Do

• Lead live online classes
• 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 — who want to keep practicing during the week while stepping into a flexible teaching role that combines online instruction with in-person training, and who are ready to make an impact beyond the chair.

Why Arch Dental Assistant School - Fort Wayne

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.

Our hybrid model combines online learning with real-world, in-person training inside a dental office — giving students the flexibility they need while maintaining hands-on experience.

When you teach here, you're not filling a shift — you're shaping careers.

• Structured curriculum — you're supported, not starting from scratch
• Flexible schedule with limited on-site days
• Leadership role without leaving clinical practice
• Mission-driven organization focused on accessible healthcare education

Apply Now

We're actively hiring in Fort Wayne, IN and reviewing applications on a rolling basis. New cohorts run continuously year-round — as one 10-week program wraps, the next begins. If you're ready to start soon, apply today.

Requirements

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience (DA, RDA, or EFDA welcome)
• 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