Cosmetology Teacher

Job Details

• Position Type:
  High School/ Career and Technical Education
• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Sussex Technical High School
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026
• Closing Date: 06/26/26 or until filled
• District:
  Sussex Technical School District

Sussex Technical High School seeks an individual to be a second instructor for the Cosmetology Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The program affords students the skills and knowledge to become licensed Cosmetologists in preparation to take the board exams at the end of the senior year.

Candidates with work experience in the field of Cosmetology can be hired as a teacher and are afforded six (6) years to complete teacher certification requirements if necessary.

• Hold a current active Cosmetology Instructor's license.
• Applicants must be approved by the Delaware Department of Education for certification.
• Applicants must show relative training, work experience, and relevant certifications in the field of cosmetology to earn teacher certification.
• Applicants may be granted up to 6 years to gain final teacher certification while teaching.
• Experience teaching cosmetology preferred.
• Be committed to Sussex Technical's mission, vision, and values.

• Provide high quality standards‑based and student‑centered instruction to high school students.
• Provide students with industry‑modeled, hands‑on clinical experiences, including working and managing within the school salon to provide services to the community.
• Prepare students for the state Cosmetology board practical and written examinations.
• Support students in finding work‑based learning experiences and job placement in local salons.
• Consult with the program advisory committee for the purpose of evaluating and updating the curriculum and course of study.
• Deliver instruction in courses and content that prepare students for a career field of cosmetology.
• Establish clear objectives for all units, lessons and projects and communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles, needs and interests.
• Use career‑related and instructional technology to enhance student learning and expand learning opportunities.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis, provide effective feedback to students and use data to inform adjustments to instruction and/or student supports.
• Enter student attendance, grading and other required information in a timely manner.
• Supervise and prepare students for Career Technical Student Organization or SkillsUSA membership and events.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Participate in IEP and 504 plan meetings for assigned students.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ten (10) month teacher position.

Salary range: $59,722 - $114,958. Pension and benefit eligible position.

The Sussex County Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.