Cosmetology Master Instructor - Foundations

Minimum Requirements:

Current Oklahoma Cosmetology Master Educator License, dual licensure as both a Cosmetology and Barber Instructor preferred, a minimum of three years of verified industry experience.

The schedule for this position is:
Monday - Thursday, Evenings 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Duties & Responsibilities

This instructor will lead students through the Milady Foundations curriculum with a focus on scientific concepts, theory understanding, and essential business skills.

Teaching Responsibilities:

* Teach the Milady Foundations curriculum, including theory, scientific principles, safety and sanitation, professionalism, and introductory business concepts.

* Counsel students in a professional manner, offering encouraging, constructive, and timely feedback.

* Adhere to curriculum expectations to ensure accreditation standards are met.

* Proactively identify and address issues with course content, materials, or classroom technology.

* Send welcome emails to students on your roster two days before the scheduled start of class.

* Respond to written assignments with personalized comments and support.

* Model the CARES philosophy and core values through courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision.

* Provide clear instruction on scientific concepts such as anatomy, chemistry fundamentals, electricity, infection control, and product knowledge.

* Teach foundational business skills including communication, customer service, goal planning, retail basics, professionalism, and workplace readiness.

* Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and foundational theory updates.

* Assist students with basic study skills, note taking, comprehension strategies, and academic success habits.

* Perform instructional assistance and tutoring as needed to support student understanding.

* Adhere to OSHA standards and maintain compliance in theory classrooms.

* Encourage students to stay positive, professional, and motivated as they enter the beauty industry.

* Maintain accurate documentation of grades and attendance and enter records in Canvas.

* Prepare students for future state board requirements by building strong theory comprehension and milestone competency.

* Keep classroom areas organized, sanitized, and stocked with learning materials.

* Order classroom supplies as needed and assist with inventory.

* Be familiar with Oklahoma State Board rules and other accrediting requirements that relate to foundational education.

* Support student retention by monitoring attendance, reviewing completion of learning activities, and contacting students as needed.

* Maintain a high performance environment that supports structure, accountability, and student success.

Effort and Commitment

* Displays a high level of effort and commitment to all responsibilities.

* Operates effectively within the organizational structure and demonstrates responsible behavior.

* Shows eagerness to learn and accepts growing responsibilities.

* Displays a positive approach to work and persists through challenges.

* Works resourcefully within system expectations and adapts to new procedures.

* Accepts feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.

* Works scheduled hours, arrives on time, follows attendance procedures, and uses work time appropriately.

Other

* Attend all graduation ceremonies

* Participate in school sponsored activities

* Complete a minimum of two professional developments and two in-service meetings annually.