Cosmetology and Beauty Enrichment Instructor

COSMETOLOGY & BEAUTY ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Location:

In person at partner schools and community locations; varies by assignment

Schedule:

Typically 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school
Program Length:
Approximately 8–10 weeks for many assignments

Start Date:

Rolling opportunities based on school partner schedules
Compensation:
Starting at $50+ per completed instructional hour, with rates varying based on the assignment, instructor qualifications and experience, location, scheduling needs, and other program-related factors

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs that introduce students to new skills, interests, and potential career pathways.

We are seeking professionals with cosmetology, beauty, hairstyling, makeup, nail technology, barbering, esthetics, fashion, or related experience who are interested in providing instructional services for K–12 enrichment programs.

Opportunities may be available with elementary, middle, or high school students depending on the specific school partnership and program.

This posting is intended to identify qualified independent professionals who may be considered for future instructional assignments as opportunities become available. Contractors are free to apply for opportunities that interest them and may accept or decline any assignment offered.

WHAT AN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE

Depending on the specific program, instructional services may involve:

• Facilitating engaging, age-appropriate cosmetology and beauty enrichment sessions;
• Introducing students to cosmetology skills, creative techniques, and beauty-industry career pathways;
• Demonstrating hairstyling, nail art, makeup artistry, beauty design, color theory, or related techniques where appropriate;
• Creating hands-on activities and projects based on student age and experience level;
• Encouraging creativity, confidence, professionalism, and positive self-expression;
• Adapting activities to available materials, classroom resources, program objectives, and site requirements;
• Maintaining safe, respectful, inclusive, and age-appropriate instructional practices;
• Communicating significant assignment-related needs or concerns when appropriate; and
• Completing a brief session-completion form following scheduled instructional sessions.

POSSIBLE PROGRAM AREAS

Programs vary by school and may include areas such as:

• Hairstyling fundamentals and creative styling
• Braiding and introductory hair techniques
• Nail care, nail art, and creative nail design
• Makeup artistry and age-appropriate application techniques
• Color theory and beauty design
• Cosmetology careers and beauty-industry exploration
• Hygiene, sanitation, and safe cosmetology practices
• Professionalism, communication, and customer service
• Beauty entrepreneurship and personal branding
• Portfolio projects and creative showcases

The specific curriculum, projects, demonstrations, materials, and program objectives vary by assignment.

WHO MAY BE A GOOD FIT

Relevant professional or instructional backgrounds may include:

• Cosmetologists
• Hairstylists and hair professionals
• Barbers
• Makeup artists
• Nail technicians
• Estheticians
• Beauty educators
• Cosmetology students or graduates
• Salon professionals
• Fashion and beauty professionals
• Teaching artists and enrichment instructors
• Other professionals with relevant beauty-industry or instructional experience

Preferred qualifications may include relevant professional experience; experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or working with school-age students; strong communication and group-facilitation skills; and the ability to demonstrate techniques using safe and age-appropriate practices.

Some assignments or partner sites may require at least 60 college…