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. Additionally, we were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025 and to GSV's 150 Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning.
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.
The opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Dental Assisting Instructor to support the launch and ongoing development of Stepful’s 16-week online 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 and ensure students are well-prepared for certification and real-world dental assisting roles.
This is a fully remote, part-time, 1099 contract role.
What you’ll do:
Teach highly-engaging, live, virtual classes over Zoom four times a week
Class schedule: Monday - Thursday from 7:30pm - 9:00pm ET
Grade student projects and provide feedback as necessary
Communicate regularly with students over email and other communication tools
Join weekly meetings to receive guidance and direction from the internal team at Stepful
Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and prepare and plan for future modules, as needed
What you’ll bring:
DANB certification, with current knowledge of DANB standards (including the RHS exam)
2+ years of online teaching experience in Dental Assisting, including course delivery, assessment, and student support
2+ years of professional experience as a Dental Assistant
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field preferred — or 7+ years of Dental Assisting experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable using LMS platforms and virtual teaching tools
Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and career-focused healthcare education
Ability to work 10 hours per week per class, Monday–Friday
Interview Process:
Intro Call with Talent Team
Case Study Assignment
Final Interview with Hiring Manager
The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $30.00/hour. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
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.
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What We Do
Stepful unlocks the full potential of the global workforce, improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere.
Our platform is designed for working adults, particularly from historically underserved communities, providing virtual instructor-led courses that include live, cohort-based learning sessions and one-on-one coaching for those looking for entry-level positions in hospitals and healthcare settings.
Stepful graduates, primarily from underrepresented communities, go on to work at leading healthcare institutions such as CVS, Walgreens & NY Presbyterian Hospital. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital and AlleyCorp and recently closed a round led by Oak HC/FT.
Why Work With Us
At Stepful, we’re on a mission to transform lives. We’ve grown to 20K+ students in just a few years, helping people launch healthcare careers they never thought possible. We use cutting-edge AI to scale human connection—and we don’t wait for opportunity. We create it, together.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At Stepful, we balance flexibility with in person connection. We're hybrid in-office Tues-Thurs to collaborate, with 15 work from anywhere days annually, a week off between Christmas & New Year’s, and open vacation—because rest fuels impact.
