What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Instructor - Norfolk, VA position at Zollege?
Norfolk Dental Assistant School is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor for our ongoing 12-week hands-on clinical training programs.
- Schedule: Saturdays, 7:00am – 6:15pm (breaks included). Note: teaching schedule may vary based on morning and/or afternoon class availability.
- Location: Norfolk, VA (In-Person)
- Compensation: $21–$24/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 — 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 Norfolk Dental Assistant School
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 Norfolk, VA 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 (DA, RDA, or EFDA welcome)
- 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
Salary : $21 - $24