Full-Time Dental Assistant Instructor

Position Overview
A well-established post-secondary medical and dental training institution is seeking a Full
Time Dental Assistant Instructor to teach in a hands-on, accelerated program.
Instruction takes place in fully equipped clinical labs within a small classroom
environment, allowing for meaningful student engagement and skill development.
This role is ideal for an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about education,
professionalism, and preparing students for successful careers in healthcare.


Key Responsibilities
• Deliver didactic (academic) instruction aligned with an established curriculum
• Teach and demonstrate clinical dental assisting skills
• Model and reinforce professionalism, communication, and patient-care standards
• Manage an in-person classroom of adult learners
• Support students through an accelerated training program
• Maintain compliance with state and regulatory requirements


Required Qualifications
• Current New Jersey Dental Radiology (X-Ray) authorization
• Minimum 3 years of dental assisting field experience
• Prior teaching, training, or instructional experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and classroom-management skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and mentor adult learners


Preferred Qualifications
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary, vocational, or clinical training
environment
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Teaching or training experience: 2+ years preferred


Benefits
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:

HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.


We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the "Largest Staffing Firms" and "Fastest Growing Staffing Firms," we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] .