Dental Assisting Instructor

Dental Assisting Instructor – Put Your Clinical Experience to WorkAre you an experienced Dental Assistant who's ready for a change from the fast pace of daily patient care? Looking for a stable, meaningful role where you can share your knowledge without the physical demands of full-time clinical work?This is your opportunity to stay in dentistry, inspire the next generation of Dental Assistants, and build a rewarding career in education.We're looking for skilled dental professionals — not career educators. If you know dental assisting, we'll teach you how to teach.What You'll Be DoingAs a Dental Assisting Instructor, you'll bring real-world chairside experience into the classroom and lab, helping students connect textbook concepts to what actually happens in today's dental practices.You will:Teach dental assisting concepts through classroom instruction, skills lab demonstrations, and hands-on trainingDemonstrate clinical procedures including chairside assisting, infection control, radiography, instrument processing, impressions, and patient care techniquesShare real-world experiences, industry standards, and best practices from modern dental settingsMentor students as they build technical skills, professionalism, and confidence in patient interactionPrepare students for certification and entry-level Dental Assisting rolesEvaluate student performance and provide constructive, supportive feedbackParticipate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional developmentWork independently while supported by a collaborative academic and administrative teamNo lesson plans from scratch. We provide curriculum, training, and instructional support.Minimum RequirementsMinimum 3 years' experience as a Dental Assistant requiredHigh School Diploma or GED requiredCertified Dental Assistant through DANB or willing to obtain at time of hireCPR certificationAbility to use common software programs (MS Word/Excel/Outlook etc.)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsGreat interpersonal skillsWhy This Role?Formal and on-the-job training to transition into teachingOpportunity to shape future dental professionalsContinue your career in dentistry without the physical demands of full-time clinical workIf you're ready to step away from the operatory while staying in the profession you love, this could be the next rewarding chapter of your career!About our company:Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; must be flexible with shift hours