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.