THS Hairdressing Instructor

State of Connecticut • Bridgeport, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a Hairdressing Instructor to join our team at Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, CT. This role involves educating students in both theoretical and hands-on aspects of cosmetology, preparing them for skilled workforce needs. The position follows a ten-month academic calendar and requires the instructor to be capable of teaching all facets of the cosmetology curriculum, including practical salon services.

Requirements

• 090 certification State of CT education certification
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on cosmetology experience encompassing all areas specified in the program description.
• Experience in using point of sale software.
• Basic understanding of office suite software.
• Hairdressing/cosmetologist license.
• Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification.
• Possess a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Completed VTE 113, VTE 116, and a Special Education course.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching.
• Ability to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology.
• Involvement in student/community activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver theoretical cosmetology information and assess student competency using various methods, including educational technology.
• Utilize basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons.
• Possess the technical skill and physical ability to complete various cosmetology tasks for hands-on training.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following district curriculum guidelines and Department of Public Health guidelines for salon settings.
• Assist students in providing beauty services such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair; massaging and treating the scalp; shampooing hair; applying makeup; removing hair; and providing nail and skincare services.
• Participate in building and district-level professional development and collaboration with various committees and departments.

Benefits

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed