How to hire a dental assistant teacher

How to hire a dental assistant teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dental assistant teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dental assistant teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dental assistant teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a dental assistant teacher, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a dental assistant teacher to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a dental assistant teacher that fits the bill.

   This list presents dental assistant teacher salaries for various positions.

   Type of Dental Assistant Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Dental Assistant Teacher	Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices where they work.	$13-25
   Dental Technician	Dental Technicians manufacture dental prosthetics, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures in accordance with the dentist's specifications. They are also responsible for replacing, repairing, or modifying full or partial dentures.	$19-55
   Dental Nurse	A Dental Nurse assists dentists in carrying out different kinds of oral-care procedures. They look after patient records and make notes when the dentist is examining a patient.	$24-61

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Treatment Procedures
   • Dental Assistants
   • Oral Health
   • CPR
   • Radiology
   • Dental Clinic
   • Patient Care
   • Front Desk
   • Patient Education
   • Infection Control Procedures
   • Dental Procedures
   • Instrument Trays
   • Dental Materials

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Help dentist to manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
   • Work with patients by assisting dentists and supporting hygiene students in restoration procedures along with several other dental procedures.
   • Provide direct customer service daily; greet and prepare patients for dental examinations, build charts, and document preliminary information.
   • Assist in oral surgery under local and twilight anesthesia in a private practice setting.Primary IV starter and administer anesthetics on command.
   • Obtain impressions for partial and permanent dentures.
   • Enter clinical notes, demographics, and insurance information utilizing Dentrix software.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your dental assistant teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A dental assistant teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, dental assistant teachers' average salary in mississippi is 40% less than in minnesota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dental assistant teachers earn 47% less than senior-level dental assistant teachers.
   • Certifications. A dental assistant teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a dental assistant teacher's salary.

   Average dental assistant teacher salary

   $39,097yearly

   $18.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level dental assistant teacher salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a dental assistant teacher job description

   A good dental assistant teacher job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a dental assistant teacher job description:

   Dental assistant teacher job description example

   KinderCare Education is the nation's leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center, to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we're united by a passion to create a world of learning, joy and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six-weeks through 12 years every day.
   
   Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
   When you join our team as an Assistant Teacher you will: Assist teachers with the implementation of KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Qualifications: Required Skills and Experience: A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand Outstanding customer service skills CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain Must meet state specific guidelines for the role Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
   
   The benefits our career professionals enjoy:
   
   In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, KinderCare Education provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include: Medical, dental and vision Discounted child care Generous paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
   KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work , Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools , Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School .
   
   KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
   
   Primary Location : Holbrook, Massachusetts, United States
   
   Job : Teacher and Center Staff

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5. Post your job

   To find dental assistant teachers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any dental assistant teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level dental assistant teachers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dental assistant teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit dental assistant teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit dental assistant teachers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dental assistant teacher

   Once you've found the dental assistant teacher candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new dental assistant teacher first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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