Cosmetology Program Instructor

The Career-Tech Center Classroom Teacher shall organize, coordinate, promote, and give direction to a comprehensive instructional program for the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center. Instruction is rounded in the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies, with an intentional focus on developing students’ perseverance, communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and empathy alongside technical skill attainment. Instructors are expected to intentionally integrate these competencies into instruction, classroom culture, and student learning experiences, ensuring students develop both technical expertise and durable, transferable skills aligned to industry and workforce expectations.

• State of Michigan Cosmetology license (required)
• Eligible for or willing to obtain appropriate Michigan Career and Technical Education authorization/credentialing.
• Recent and relevant practicing industry experience in cosmetology (preferred)
• Knowledge of current cosmetology industry standards, sanitation practices, safety procedures, and infection control requirements.
• Must be able to submit cosmetology hours to the State of Michigan.
• Proven success rate with students earning Cosmetology License (preferred).
• Ability to maintain a safe and organized instructional salon/lab environment.
• Ability to integrate employability skills, professionalism, communication, and customer service into instruction.
• Experience developing positive relationships with industry and community partners preferred.
• Ability to manage instructional supplies, salon inventory, and equipment preferred.