Dental Assistant Instructor

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 :

• $26-$30 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)
• 5+ 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-time

Job Type : Part-time

Pay : $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)

Schedule :

• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s) :

• Would you like to receive SMS messages communication in regards to your application and any further updates from Zollege?
• Do you have experience in teaching / mentoring / building capacity in others?

Experience :

• Dental assisting : 5 years (Required)

License / Certification :

• BC / BE (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Loveland, CO 80537 (Required)

Work Location : In person