Saturday Dental Assistant Instructor & Mentor (In-Person)

Zollege; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennewick Dental Assistant School is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead a 12-week hands-on clinical program in Kennewick, WA. The role requires teaching Saturdays and providing mentorship while maintaining clinical practice.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in dental assisting, radiology and CPR/BLS certification, and is able to commute to the Kennewick location. In-person teaching aligns with our structured, mission-driven training model.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting or chairside experience.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Strong communicator

Mentoring

Education

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix familiarity

Job description

Kennewick Dental Assistant School is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor to lead a 12-week hands-on clinical program in Kennewick, WA. The role requires teaching Saturdays and providing mentorship while maintaining clinical practice.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in dental assisting, radiology and CPR/BLS certification, and is able to commute to the Kennewick location. In-person teaching aligns with our structured, mission-driven training model.