Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor — Teach & Mentor

Porter & Chester Instit; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Porter & Chester Institute – Brockton, MA is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to bring real-world chairside experience into the classroom and lab. You will teach concepts, demonstrate procedures, and connect textbook knowledge to today’s dental practices.

This role does not require teaching experience; we will train you to teach. You’ll mentor students, prepare them for certification, and collaborate with a supportive academic team to shape the next generation of dental professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required
• Graduate of A Dental Assistant or Dental Hygiene program required
• Valid, current Massachusetts Dental Assisting or Dental Hygienist license required
• Certified Dental Assistant through DANB or willing to obtain at time of hire
• CPR certification
• Ability to use common software programs (MS Word/Excel/Outlook etc.)
• 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

Dental assistant experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of Dental Assistant or Dental Hygiene program

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Porter & Chester Institute – Brockton, MA is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to bring real-world chairside experience into the classroom and lab. You will teach concepts, demonstrate procedures, and connect textbook knowledge to today’s dental practices.

This role does not require teaching experience; we will train you to teach. You’ll mentor students, prepare them for certification, and collaborate with a supportive academic team to shape the next generation of dental professionals.