Cosmetology Instructor

Description

Purpose:

Cosmetology/Esthiology Instructors will instruct students effectively to ensure the Aveda Institute New Mexico continues to be in line with the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students on Aveda curriculum by preparing, researching and conducting presentations and demonstrations
• Ensure curriculum taught reflects current standards within the industry
• Provide continuous evaluation on an ongoing basis to students
• Maintain academic records for student population
• Ensure guest satisfaction by effectively managing the clinic floor
• Counsel and guide students on clinic floor and assist in issue resolution
• Ensure safe and sanitary practices are followed for students and instructors
• Participate in special events such as Earth Month, career fairs, and student recognition
• Project a professional image at all times to internal and external guests
• Comply with NAACAS and State Board requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Instructor license or provisional license OR the intent to acquire Instructor license or provisional license.
• Minimum two years continuous cosmetology experience in a salon.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to do presentations in front of a diverse audience.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
• Strong commitment to serving the students and the guests.
• Commitment to the Values and Mission of the Aveda Institute New Mexico.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk; stand for up to eight (8) hours at a time; sit; use hands to handle objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, talk and hear. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a noise level that is usually minimal to moderate.