Dental Assistant Instructor (Part-time)

Dental Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

Location

• Colorado Springs, CO |
• Campus: On-Site

Schedule

12 Hours per Week (Afternoon flexibility) + additional hours available for lab assisting and substituting as needed

Hiring Range

$22.88 – $27.46 per hour

If you are the person in your office who everyone goes to for training and clinical advice, you already have the heart of an instructor. As a Dental Assistant Instructor at our Colorado Springs campus, you will share your mastery of four-handed dentistry and clinical workflows with the next generation. This 12-hour-per-week role is the perfect way to transition your real-world experience into a rewarding teaching career while maintaining your professional flexibility.

Key Responsibilities • Instructional Delivery

• Design and lead engaging lessons in dental subjects, appealing to various learning styles (visual, tactile, auditory).
• Clinical
• Supervision: Train students in didactic and clinical four-handed/six-handed dentistry principles, ensuring they meet professional standards.
• Student
• Success: Evaluate coursework within a 72-hour window and maintain face-to-face office hours to advise and mentor students.
• Externship
• Support: Supervise student externship experiences and maintain connections with local dental offices and clinics.
• Professional
• Standards: Participate in faculty meetings, advisory boards, and campus graduations to ensure the program remains at the forefront of the industry.
• Documentation: Manage student files, attendance records, and early alerts with precision.
• Lab assisting and substituting as needed

Who You Are • A Clinical Role Model

• You demonstrate the professionalism, technical skill, and ethical judgment that students need to succeed in a modern dental office.
• An
• Engaging
• Communicator: You have the ability to break down complex clinical procedures into simple, actionable steps for beginners.
• Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and dental software to manage classroom data.
• Community-Minded: You enjoy arranging guest speakers and field trips to local clinics to help students build their professional networks.

Minimum Requirements • Experience

• At least two (2) years of occupational (practical) experience in Dental Assisting.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program OR three (3) years of job-related training for non-graduates.
• Credentials: Must be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or a Licensed Dentist.
• State
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of Colorado state requirements governing dental assisting programs.
• Skills: Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed/six-handed dentistry.

Compensation & Benefits • Hourly Pay

• $22.88 – $27.46 per hour.
• 12 Hours per Week (Afternoon flexibility) + additional hours available for lab assisting and substituting as needed
• Financial
• Growth: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
• Colorado
• Protections: Includes Colorado Paid Sick/Leave (PSL) and Public Health Emergency leave.