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.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid and current Michigan Teaching Certificate or eligible to teach Classification of Instruction Program with an Annual Career Authorization (requires a minimum of 4,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in the field of Information Technology in the past five years).
• CTE endorsement in specific job area.
• Experience working with high school age students and diverse student populations (preferred).
• Solid organizational and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
• Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Must complete and pass required criminal history check.

• 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).

• MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
  • Determine and support student needs and interests.
  • Determine and carry out learning experiences based on individual needs of students.
  • Assemble individual student files documenting personal characteristics, attitudes and grades.
  • Demonstrate a regard for and an interest in students as individuals.
  • Develop constructive working relationships among students.
  • Demonstrate personal concern for the student and their family.
  • Conduct home visits with an administrator when recognized as being in the student’s best interest.
  • Conduct conferences with students and families as necessary.
  • Confer with students and parents/guardians, when deemed necessary, regarding educational and career development.
  • Present information to students on career opportunities through relevant career exposure and work-based learning opportunities.
  • Assist students in determining ways to best describe their skill sets and competencies through the development of individual talent profiles.
  • Assist students in preparing for the steps needed to be college and career-ready.
• CONTRIBUTE TO THE TOTAL SCHOOL EFFORT
  • Write general goals for the career and technical education program offering.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders regarding the long‑range facility, equipment and supply needs for career and technical education programs.
  • Analyze provided follow‑up information on the placement, employment, and training status of each program participant.
  • Maintain contact with employers of program participants to assess effectiveness of instruction.
  • Assist in supplying the data for required administrative records.
  • Ensure that the educational environment is safe and secure for all students, including the necessary personal protective equipment for the respective program.
  • Maintain a record of safety instruction presented in compliance with safety laws and regulations.
  • Establish, maintain and support the development of program advisory committees, and serve as the liaison between the advisory committee and the school administration.
• MANAGE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
  • Design meaningful lessons to include industry…