What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher-Career Education-Cosmetology position at Capital Region BOCES?
LOCATION: Career & Technical Education - Albany Campus @ 886 Watervliet Shaker Road
BASIC FUNCTION:
Cosmetology program offers students the opportunity to learn and practice procedures and skills that will lead to acquiring a license and employment opportunities. It is a two-year program with post-graduate summer course to provide an opportunity for students to complete 120 hours of study needed to meet the 1,000 hour state licensing requirement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The classroom instructor will teach the competencies and skills needed to pass the New York State practical and written licensing exams through a program that meets the state required 1,000 hours of instruction and 125 hours internship.
- Instruct on properties of the hair and scalp, cells, anatomy & physiology; chemistry. Course will cover bacteriology; decontamination & infection control; care and artistry of natural and artificial hair, nail disorders; hair removals.
- Explain the salon business, financial planning, and different career opportunities.
- Demonstrate to students how to apply theory and skills, and strengthen competencies through hands-on experiences including a clinic open to the community and a salon internship.
- In addition to the classroom, the instructor will be responsible for supervising and evaluating student progress in the work areas.
- To be responsible for developing and evaluating course plans.
- To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the skills and knowledge in the industry.
- Instill in all students' safe work habits, the importance of lifelong learning, and a work ethic that fosters reliability, competence, dependability and satisfaction with their own work.
Job Qualifications
- Should meet New York State teaching certification requirements for the Transitional A certificate. Requirements for the Transitional A certificate are listed on the homepage of the NYS Education Department Teaching Certification under ‘Certification Requirements’ in the subject area of ‘Career and Technical Teacher-Human Services-Cosmetology 7-12’ https://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/search-cert-reqs
- Two to four years of occupational work experience.
- Valid New York State Cosmetologist license.
- Experience in providing instruction a plus.
- Candidates will have demonstrated the ability to provide sound instruction, ability to work in a team environment, work collaboratively with staff and administration.
- Possess good written and verbal skills.
The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.
Position Start Date:09/01/2025
Application Deadline:05/16/2025
Job Number: 2025-235A2
