Teacher, Cosmetology

Position: Teacher, Cosmetology (2026-2027 School Year)
Position Information

This position is a 1.0 FTE position (184 days). Salary range is $51,589 to $103,359, starting salary is based on education and years of experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please  to review the full contract and benefits offered. Click on the links to learn more about our Career & Tech Center and Programs.

Position Description

Provide instruction to high school students enrolled in our Career and Technical Center located at Century College in White Bear Lake, MN. Responsible for teaching students in assigned disciplines in classrooms, small groups, or at home; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; developing individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development;

establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students; administering tests to help determine students' developmental levels, needs, or potential; and conferring with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.

Typical Class Responsibilities

* Implements and delivers instructional activities to students; instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and resources; monitors and assesses student progress and competency mastery, which includes: identifying appropriate assessment methods; developing and administering tests; grading assigned student work; providing performance feedback; and performing other related activities.

* Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum; establishes learning objectives; prepares and evaluates lesson plans; evaluates and selects instructional resources and/or specialized resources; adapts materials and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

* Manages student behavior, which includes: developing and implementing classroom rules and applicable disciplinary procedures; assisting in the administration of applicable behavioral policies and rules; and providing appropriate interventions and strategies to address behavior issues.

* Maintains accurate and complete student records including grades, achievements, development, and attendance.

* Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include: parent or guardian conferences, special education briefings, staff and/or committee meetings, staff development sessions, and/or other related meetings.

* Performs related support functions, which may include: preparing correspondence and reports; responding to inquiries; and performing related duties.

* Provides feedback to education and student assistants; gives direction to assistants as necessary.

* Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Functional Class Responsibilities

* Supports students to explore a variety of entry-level careers in cosmetology.

* Develops relationships to motivate students to reach their potential.

* Creates and delivers cutting-edge lessons using the latest technology, trends and name-brand products for cosmetology, esthiology, and nail technology.

* Cultivates the skills to reach learners with many abilities and from many cultures.

Training and Experience Requirements

* MN Board of Cosmetology Instructor license.

* Work experience as a cosmetologist in a salon.

* Licensed or willing to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) Cosmetology (9
-12).

* MN Board of Cosmetology Operator/Salon Manager license preferred.

* Teaching experience in a school setting is preferred.

Knowledge Requirements

* Applicable learning theories and teaching methods;

* Curriculum development;

* Student assessment methods;

* Proactive behavior management;

* Classroom management principles and practices;

* Instructional methods and practices;

* Differentiated instructional methods and practices;

* Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;

* Recordkeeping principles;

* Computers and related software applications.

Skill Requirements

* Developing, implementing, and evaluating lessons;

* Assessing student achievement…