Dental Assistant Instructor

  • Full-Time
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Zollege
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
About Us:

Phoenix 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. Signing bonus after a successful 30 days with us!

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!

Our intense, 9 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. Signing bonus after a successful 30 days with us!

Salary:

$19-$21 an hour, depending on experience. Signing bonus after a successful 30 days with us!

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)
  • 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-time

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