Manicurist Instructor

4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas, 75093

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Provide educational instruction to students in Continuing Education non‑credit courses in an assigned subject/topic in accordance with the course syllabus, semester schedule and college mission, which may include day, evening, distance education, weekend courses, online instruction, and other instructional modalities. Courses will be in the areas of manicuring.

• Teach theoretical and practical lessons in manicuring and nail technology.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and safety procedures.
• Prepare lesson plans, assignments, and examinations in accordance with the curriculum and licensing standards.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record student progress and attendance.
• Provide constructive feedback and individual coaching to improve student skills.
• Foster a supportive, professional learning environment that encourages creativity and growth.
• Ensure all instruction meets state board and institutional requirements.
• Assist with preparation for state board examinations.
• Supervise students in the school’s clinic/salon to ensure quality client service and adherence to sanitation standards.
• Oversee inventory of cosmetology supplies and equipment.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to help students improve their technique and professionalism.
• Stay current with industry trends, new techniques, and state regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings/trainings, continuing education, and professional development sessions.
• Maintain lab space cleanliness and sanitation per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) guidelines and assist in managing consumable supply inventory, including establishing a PAR stock, assisting with ordering supplies as needed, and ensuring availability for instruction.
• Conduct student assessments/testing, and educational/vocational goal‑setting for all assigned students.
• Complete daily class attendance rosters and accurately document student absences.
• Develop and submit 100% of learning documentation and course syllabi to the program director of courses assigned.
• Maintain familiarity with current course textbooks, classroom materials, teaching aids, and teaching techniques; revise course content, teaching methodology, and technology to keep currency and relevance relative to the discipline. Return instructor/student books/materials supplied by the college at the end of each semester.
• Prepare and submit 100% of student‑related forms—student evaluations, student attendance rosters, tracking and information forms, informal assessments of student progress, and other student‑related documents for all assigned students in accordance with directed timeline requirements.
• Complete and submit 100% of staff‑related forms (teaching contracts, professional development forms, materials/supplies tracking forms, and additional requests) in accordance with directed timeline requirements.
• Immediately notify the program director of any and all support services that students may need; document referrals made. Respect confidentiality in discussing students, staff, volunteers, and college matters.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of and adhere to College Mission, procedures and regulations. Keep the program director well‑informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified and potential problems related to instruction and students.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures and core values.
• Requires standing for extended periods and hands‑on demonstration of cosmetology techniques.
• May involve evening or weekend classes.
• Occasional off‑site events, demonstrations, or competitions.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor diverse learners.

Sedentary work—exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount frequently, and/or constantly having…