Cosmetology Instructor

Meridian College Sarasota, Florida Campus

Faculty- Cosmetology

Purpose Of The Position

Faculty for the Cosmetology program is responsible for the overall quality of the education delivered within the courses being taught. The faculty member should be a dynamic presenter capable of motivating students and inspiring them to embrace education. Faculty is also responsible for ensuring students follow the established rules and regulations of the school.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Teaches the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog and relates the instruction to careers and employer expectations.
• Prepare and grades examinations based upon course objectives and published exam schedule and returns all assignments in a timely manner.
• Implements evaluation for outcomes assessment, and achieves established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction.
• Works creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.
• Begin and end each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.
• Leaves the classroom or salon clean, organized, and ready for the next user.
• Submits, at the designated time, final grades for all students on the class roster.
• Accurately maintains attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, submits class roster daily, maintains a separate record of attendance and grades that is clearly labeled and turned in at the end of the term.
• Calls all students who are absent and submits written reports of pertinent information to the DOE.
• Attends faculty meetings, in-service meetings, graduation and other School events as required by the School.
• Dresses professionally in accordance with faculty dress code.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Skills and Core Attributes Required:
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Capable of gaining the students attention and motivating them to succeed
• Experience using Microsoft Office Software
• Self- starter capable of working with little supervision
• Ability to reach students from varying backgrounds
• Able to work standing for long periods
• Find ways to creatively meet course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and exciting learning environment.
• Education/Experience Required:
• Current Florida License in Cosmetology
• Three years experience in the field
• Experience teaching a plus, but experience may be substituted if the candidate has the requisite education.
• Individual must be professional and proficient in all phases of service industry and sales.