The Activity Instructor- Master Barber plans and implements a Barbering curriculum that will prepare students to pass the Barber Apprentice examination and work as a barber in a local shop.
**Reports To:** Program Director
**Location:**
**Hours:** Up to 10 hrs per week; Non Exempt
**Major Duties:**
* Create and facilitate robust curriculum in Barbering
* Develop partnerships with local organizations to provide free student haircuts so the class gets to practice the craft.
* Teach students the etiquette and professionalism of barbering.
* Responsible for the setup, operation and clean up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
* Articulate expectations to students and colleagues on what aspect of the class work needs to be strengthened and practiced in preparation for the next class.
* Participate in staff trainings, meetings and development activities as specified
* Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**:
* High School Diploma or GED required; licensed Master Barber with a minimum of 5 years’ experience required
* Bilingual Spanish preferred.
* Experience in developing group lesson plans and leading group activities preferred.
* Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
* Demonstrated written, verbal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
* Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self- initiative and working a part of a team.
* Proven participant sensibility and ability to communicate with staff on all levels.
* Prior experience teaching preferred
* Must have a commitment to work from a trauma-informed, strength-based and youth and family development perspective.
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