Enrichment Instructor - Visual Arts (Nails)
About The Position
The Enrichment Instructor for Visual Arts (Nails) leads engaging, age-appropriate classes introducing students from elementary through high school to cosmetology disciplines, including nail art, hair braiding, and makeup application. The instructor plans and delivers hands-on lessons that foster creative expression and help students develop cosmetology craft and business skills in a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. The role includes teaching braiding styles and related skills such as scalp care and sanitation; nail care, including manicures, pedicures, enhancements, and nail art; and makeup application, skin care, and body care. The instructor assesses student progress, provides feedback, adapts teaching to different abilities and experience levels, and supports students in applying artistic techniques. They also maintain classroom materials and equipment, communicate with Coordinators, and keep attendance records.
Requirements
- Official or unofficial college transcripts confirming at least 48 completed college units, or 60 units for high school, or a passing score on an academic proficiency exam.
- Experience instructing or teaching, especially elementary- through high-school-aged students.
- Ability to assess and address student challenges.
- Ability to adapt to different communication styles, motivation needs, and learning needs.
- Schedule flexibility and availability for after-school instruction hours based on course-cycle needs.
- Experience working with youth in diverse communities.
- Negative TB test result and COVID-19 vaccination record.
- Completion of a Live Scan background check.
- Availability to work before- and after-school hours and some unspecified additional times.
- Ability to travel to assigned school sites and the Arc office.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and use hands for the duration of the shift; occasionally sit; lift or move up to 25 pounds; and remain active for extended class periods.
- Vision abilities including close, distant, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification for adults, children, and infants.
Responsibilities
- Review curriculum and create lesson plans.
- Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities for students from elementary through high school.
- Maintain student engagement and redirect unwanted behaviors.
- Maintain course kits, instruments, and equipment, including their cleanliness and functionality.
- Communicate regularly with Coordinators about course matters, material needs, site specifics, and curriculum efficacy.
- Provide structured warm-up and cool-down activities.
- Plan and deliver lessons that encourage creative expression using hair, nails, and makeup.
- Teach braiding styles and techniques, scalp care, and sanitation.
- Teach nail care, including manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, and nail art.
- Teach makeup application, skin care, and body care.
- Prepare hands-on projects that build cosmetology craft and business skills and allow students to showcase their work.
- Develop student skills and assess progress, provide feedback, and support students in applying artistic techniques.
- Adapt teaching methods to students with different abilities, experience levels, communication styles, motivation needs, and learning needs.
- Stay current with trends relevant to a range of student interests.
- Encourage collaboration among students and maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment.
- Maintain attendance records and participate in staff meetings or training sessions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
