Dental Assistant Instructor - Sacramento, CA - Arden in Sacramento, California at Zollege
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Job Description
Sacramento Dental Assistant School - Arden is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our ongoing 12-week hands-on clinical training programs.
- Schedule: Saturdays, 7:30am – 6:30pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
- Location: Sacramento, CA (In-Person)
- Compensation: $33–$34/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 welcomed — 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 Sacramento Dental Assistant School - Arden
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 Sacramento, CA 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
- 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