Nail Technician Instructor (PT)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Albany, OR

About The Position

Albany Technical College seeks a part-time Nail Technician Instructor to provide high-quality instruction for Nail Technician courses. Under general supervision, the instructor prepares lesson plans and delivers classroom instruction using hands-on, project-based, and experiential methods, and identifies instructional materials relevant to the industry that enhance student learning. The instructor develops course syllabi, provides learner guidance and academic advisement, follows the assigned schedule, maintains accurate attendance and grade records, and maintains a learning environment emphasizing safety, housekeeping, and equipment security. The instructor provides opportunities for student and participant evaluations, assesses student progress toward learning goals and objectives, and prepares and maintains required documentation and administrative reports. The instructor serves as a mentor and role model, assists students with career placement by working with business partners to identify workforce needs, and maintains industry-related certifications. Work may include online courses as assigned. The part-time position does not include insurance benefits and is limited to no more than 29 hours per week.

Requirements

Possess a Nail Technician license from a Georgia Board of Cosmetology accredited school or institution.
Have three or more years, within the last seven years, of full-time, paid in-field work experience in a salon or spa setting.
Be credentialed to satisfy the applicable accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
Complete pre-employment criminal background, education, and employer/professional reference checks.
Submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and other required application documents; official transcripts are required upon employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.
Current Master Cosmetologist License and Nail Technician license, and a Cosmetology Instructor License issued by the Georgia Board of Cosmetology.
Three or more years, within the last seven years, of full-time, paid in-field salon work experience and teaching, advising, and mentoring experience in a secondary or postsecondary Cosmetology program.
Knowledge of Blackboard Learn (Learning Management System).

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans and deliver Nail Technician classroom instruction using hands-on, project-based, and experiential methods.
Identify and prepare industry-relevant instructional materials that enhance student learning.
Develop course syllabi and provide learner guidance and academic advisement.
Fulfill the assigned schedule and maintain accurate student attendance and grade records.
Maintain an instructional environment emphasizing safety, housekeeping, and equipment security.
Provide opportunities for student and participant evaluations.
Assess student progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
Mentor and serve as a role model to students pursuing learning and career goals.
Assist students with career placement and collaborate with business partners to identify workforce needs.
Maintain industry-related certifications.