Founding Instructor - Dental Assisting (Online)
About The Position
Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—especially those from underserved communities—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to build talent pipelines and address the growing shortage of allied health workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and more, go on to work at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. Additionally, we were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025 and to GSV's 150 Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning. We’re unlocking the full potential of the global workforce—improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Dental Assisting Instructor to support the launch and ongoing development of Stepful’s Dental Assistant program. This role is ideal for a licensed dental assistant and educator with deep knowledge of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) standards, especially the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. The ideal candidate is excited to deliver high-quality online instruction, support curriculum design, and ensure students are well-prepared for certification and real-world dental assisting roles.
Requirements
- DANB certification with up-to-date knowledge of DANB standards, especially the RHS exam.
- 2+ years experience online teaching Dental Assisting, with knowledge of course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
- 2+ years experience working as a Dental Assistant.
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related healthcare field (preferred), or 7+ years of Dental Assisting experience
- Strong communication skills, tech-savvy, and comfortable using LMS platforms.
- Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and career-driven healthcare education.
- Ability to work 10 hours per week per class taught (Monday to Friday)
Responsibilities
- Teach highly-engaging live classes over Zoom four times a week, Monday - Thursday from 7:30pm - 9:00pm ET
- Grade student projects and provide feedback as necessary
- Communicate regularly with students over email and other community tools
- Join weekly meetings to receive guidance and direction from the internal team at Stepful
- Provide ongoing support, trouble-shoot issues, prepare and plan for future modules, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
