Founding Instructor - Dental Assisting (Online)

About Stepful:

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—especially those from underserved communities—launch high-demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to build talent pipelines and address the growing shortage of allied health workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and more, go on to work at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.

We’re unlocking the full potential of the global workforce—improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

Our values:

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.

Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.

Build together: We win when we rely on each other.

Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

What You'll Do:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Dental Assisting Instructor to support the launch and ongoing development of Stepful’s Dental Assistant program. This role is ideal for a licensed dental assistant and educator with deep knowledge of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) standards, especially the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. The ideal candidate is excited to deliver high-quality online instruction, support curriculum design, and ensure students are well-prepared for certification and real-world dental assisting roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach highly-engaging live classes over Zoom four times a week, Monday - Thursday

• Grade student projects and provide feedback as necessary

• Communicate regularly with students over email and other community tools

• Join weekly meetings to receive guidance and direction from the internal team at Stepful

• Provide ongoing support, trouble-shoot issues, prepare and plan for future modules, as needed

Qualifications:

• DANB certification with up-to-date knowledge of DANB standards, especially the RHS exam.

• 2+ years experience online teaching Dental Assisting, with knowledge of course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.

• 2+ years experience working as a Dental Assistant.

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related healthcare field (preferred), or 7+ years of Dental Assisting experience

• Strong communication skills, tech-savvy, and comfortable using LMS platforms.

• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and career-driven healthcare education.

• Ability to work 10 hours per week per class taught (Monday to Friday)

Compensation
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/h (1099 Contract)

If you are passionate about healthcare education, and have the skills and experience to lead a successful program, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.