Barber School Instructor

INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

MAJOR GOAL: To instruct students effectively and prepare them pass the California Barber and Cosmetology Exam for successful employment in their chosen field which helps assure the school achieves its mission and educational objectives.

JOB DUTIES:Teaching Responsibilities (90% or more of daily scheduled work time)

• Gain a working knowledge of the school's satisfactory academic progress policy, the standards of conduct, practical course requirements, grading policies and criteria, and state regulations within 30 days of employment.
• Teach and follow the school's published curriculum, using all teaching aids and handouts provided unless deviations are approved.
• Learn any new course or teaching methods introduced during employment and follow them consistently.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the school's mission and educational objectives and strive to attain them at all times.
• Prepare for and participate in new student orientation according to school policy and as assigned.
• Organize and prepare for each class presentation. Organize the necessary handouts, teaching aids, and equipment prior to starting the class.
• Follow and supplement published lesson plans. Present the information without reading from the text or lesson plan.
• Project enthusiasm and excitement. Practice proper grammar and pronunciation. Be careful of tone, volume and clarity of expression.
• Maintain a thorough, accurate and current knowledge of the subject matter taught.
• Vary the stimuli for learners during presentations. Use body movement and gestures effectively.
• Prepare practical and/or written assignments daily.
• Inspire pride in workmanship and a professional attitude in your students toward their training and work responsibilities by your example.
• Be fair and impartial in your dealings with all students.
• Practice active listening skills when interacting with students. Listen carefully to their comments and questions.
• Stimulate students to think for themselves and research the answers to questions for themselves. Use examples for clarification.
• Use effective review questions and activities.
• Ensure tests are graded promptly and give immediate feedback to students whenever possible.
• Control argumentative or disruptive students by getting them involved. Assign leadership tasks and praise accomplishments.
• Perform zone teaching when assigned supervision of the student salon.
• Conduct practical evaluations and grade practical skills according to established grading criteria and record grades as required.
• Explain and clarify grading criteria as needed.
• Ensure that Level I students complete the required academic learning and practical skills training prior to advancing to the student salon and serving clients.
• Complete and conduct progress evaluations and perform academic counseling for students according to the school's policy. Discuss areas needing improvement as well as areas of accomplishment. Identify a plan of action for improvement as needed. Follow up on plans for improvement during subsequent evaluations.
• Properly prepare graduating students for the applicable state licensing examinations.
• Monitor and fairly enforce the school's policies, standards of conduct and state regulations.
• Never release private information on any student without obtaining written authorization from the student (or parent/guardian if applicable) on the designated form.
• Conduct evaluations for all