Dental Assistant Instructor - Grand Junction, CO

Zollege • Part-time • Grand Junction, Colorado, United States • $36 - $38 / hour • 1m ago

Description:

Grand Junction Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our 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: Grand Junction, CO (In-Person)
Compensation: $36–$38/hr, depending on experience

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 Grand Junction 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

Apply Now

We're actively hiring in Grand Junction, CO and reviewing applications on a rolling basis. New cohorts run continuously year-round — as one 12-week program wraps, the next begins. If you're ready to start soon, apply today.

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