Dental Assisting Instructor

Porter & Chester Instit • Waterbury, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for an experienced Dental Assistant to transition into a teaching role, sharing their clinical expertise with the next generation of dental professionals. The position involves teaching dental assisting concepts, demonstrating clinical procedures, mentoring students, and preparing them for certification and entry-level roles. The institution provides curriculum, training, and instructional support, so no prior teaching experience is required. The role offers a stable career in education within the dental field, without the physical demands of full-time clinical work.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Dental Assistant through DANB or willing to obtain at time of hire
• CPR certification
• Ability to use common software programs (MS Word/Excel/Outlook etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• No Teaching Experience Needed
• No lesson plans from scratch. We provide curriculum, training, and instructional support.

Responsibilities

• Teach dental assisting concepts through classroom instruction, skills lab demonstrations, and hands-on training
• Demonstrate clinical procedures including chairside assisting, infection control, radiography, instrument processing, impressions, and patient care techniques
• Share real-world experiences, industry standards, and best practices from modern dental settings
• Mentor students as they build technical skills, professionalism, and confidence in patient interaction
• Prepare students for certification and entry-level Dental Assisting roles
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive, supportive feedback
• Participate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional development
• Work independently while supported by a collaborative academic and administrative team

Benefits

• Formal and on-the-job training to transition into teaching
• Opportunity to shape future dental professionals
• Continue your career in dentistry without the physical demands of full-time clinical work
• Paid instructor training and ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED