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Dental Assistant Instructor


Company : Zollege


Location : Lafayette, IN


Created : 2025-10-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

*Lafayette Dental Assistant School * powered by *Zollege*, is currently searching for a *Part Time Dental Assistant Instructor* to join the team!Zollege leads the change in the for-profit certificate market so that students begin their careers with zero federal financial aid and minimal debt. We believe in hands-on learning, relationship building, and teamwork. We are seeking experienced dental assistants with a passion for training the next generation to join our team.*Job Summary:*As a Dental Assistant Instructor, you will combine your passion for dentistry with your ability to mold and shape students to bring hands-on education to the students of our dental assistant school.Instructor positions are part-time with classes held on *Saturdays 7am-6pm*Our intense, 12-week program is designed to provide accessible, hands-on education to students from all walks of life. Classes take place directly in a dental office rather than in a traditional classroom -- allowing students to learn in the very same environment they will eventually work in. Instructors will use their chair-side experience and training to teach our students the skills they need to succeed as entry-level dental assistants.Salary:_*$32-$36 an hour, depending on experience. *_Responsibilities:* Prepare for each class by reviewing our curriculum that we provide for each instructor, which may utilize lab stations.* Demonstrate dental skills/procedures and assist students as they practice hands-on in the lab.* Evaluate individual/group performance and make any necessary adjustments to meet student learning needs.* Enforce classroom management and ensure that safety precautions are adhered to.* Ability to convey curriculum and pertinent skills via lecture and hands-on demonstrations.Requirements:* High school diploma or GED (Required)* Radiology Instructor License (Required)* 2+ years of recent dental assistant or chair-side experience (Required)* CPR/BLS certification (Highly Preferred)* Familiarity with Dentrix (Highly Preferred)* General Dentistry skills and procedures experience (Preferred)* Basic computer skills such as emailing, printing, scanning, troubleshooting, connecting to WiFi, etc. (Preferred)* A passion for helping others achieve their personal goals.* Strong communication skills.Job Type: Part-timeJob Type: Part-timePay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hourApplication Question(s):* Do you have experience in mentoring/training or building capacity in others?Experience:* Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* CPR Certification (Required)* BC/BE (Required)* Registered Dental Assistant (Required)Ability to Commute:* Lafayette, IN 47905 (Required)Work Location: In person