($1k Signing Bonus) Dental Assistant Instructor - West Lafayette, IN
Description
Lafayette Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for their ongoing 12-week hands-on clinical training programs. The schedule is Saturdays, 7:00 am – 6:30 pm (breaks included).
Who This Is For
Dental assistants — DA, RDA, or EFDA — who want to keep practicing during the week while stepping into a mentorship role on Saturdays and who are ready to make an impact beyond the chair.
Why Lafayette Dental Assistant School
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. When you teach here, you're not filling a shift — you're shaping careers. Structured curriculum — you're supported, not starting from scratch. Consistent Saturday schedule Leadership role without leaving clinical practice Mission-driven organization focused on accessible healthcare education
What You'll Do
- 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
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