Hairdressing/Cosmetology Instructor #61489 - H. H. Ellis Technical High School, Danielson, CT

General description of the position:

A CTECS Hairdressing and Cosmetology instructor is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to all aspects of a salon. The CTECS Hairdressing and Cosmetology program includes design, cutting, coloring, multicultural techniques, makeup, fashion trends, and the art of hairdressing.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on hairdressing/cosmetology experience.

• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved cosmetology curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Cosmetology Program Description.

• If an applicant shows experience in only a few areas of cosmetology, this demonstrates that he/she cannot teach all areas of curriculum.

• Use of point of sale software.

• Basic understanding of office suite software.

• Hairdressing/cosmetologist license.

• Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Cosmetology is required.

• Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification.

• Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116, and a Special Education course.

• Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions:

Instructors are required to teach students in a variety of settings; theory and hands-on. In the theoretical education setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver cosmetology related lessons in a classroom setting.

Hands-on education will be delivered in a Cosmetology shop setting. In the cosmetology shop (salon) setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver lessons that include utilizing a variety of methods and techniques related to the cosmetology field. This will include Principles of hair design and cutting and chemical procedures for all types of hair.

Instructors are expected to deliver instruction in the areas of skin care and nail care as well. Instructors will assist students in client services and how to provide customer service.

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:

Cosmetology instructors are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the Cosmetology curriculum. The Cosmetology program is a mixture of theoretical and hands-on training.

The theoretical training will require instructors to plan and deliver information, and then assess the student's competency. This will be done in a variety of methods, some will include the use of educational technology. Instructors need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students.

The hands-on portion of the Cosmetology curriculum will require instructors to possess the technical skill and physical ability to complete various Cosmetology tasks. Standing and moving around can be expected for a majority of each shift.

While working in the shop atmosphere, the Cosmetology instructor will be required to instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Instructors will be expected to establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. This position will require the instructor to observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. The instructor will also be expected to prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following district curriculum guidelines, as well as following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Public Health for salon settings.

A majority of the 11th and 12th grade curriculum consists of performing On-Campus Production in the salon. The instructor will be responsible for assisting students in providing beauty services such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair; massaging and treating the scalp; shampooing hair; applying makeup; dressing wigs; removing hair; and providing nail and skincare services.

Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Closing date is July 1, 2024

Internal Candidates who are eligible for transfer/promotion must submit a transfer/promotion request form by the closing date.

The form can be accessed by clicking the following link: https://www.cttech.org/transfer/