Dental Assistant Instructor - Lexington, KY ($500 signing bonus)

Description

Lexington Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for their ongoing 12-week hands-on clinical training programs. Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:15pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.

Location

Lexington, KY 40324 (In-Person)

Compensation

$21–$24/hr, depending on experience ($500 signing bonus)

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

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 Lexington 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.
• 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

Requirements

• 5+ 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