Cosmetologist

**IntelliTec College**

Grand Junction, Colorado

No teaching experience necessary; we will train you!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic **Cosmetology Instructor** to join our team and help shape the future of the beauty industry. In this role, you will bring your real-world salon experience into the classroom, combining technical expertise with a passion for teaching, mentorship, and student success.

What is it like to work at IntelliTec College? <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o76FXsIBxM>

**Benefits:**

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you personally and professionally, including:

* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Health Savings Account (HSA) with company matching up to $187 monthly
* 401(k) retirement plan with annual company match (based on company performance)
* Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) coverage
* Company-paid life insurance

**What We Offer:**

* Supportive and growth-focused work environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ careers
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

**Job Summary:**

The Instructor is responsible for delivering established curriculum to students in a professional and proficient manner. This position also assigns and grades assignments, inputs attendance records, and ensures an effective learning environment through classroom management.

**Essential Duties:**

* Prepare for and instruct established and approved curriculum and lesson plans to students in a professional manner
* Review and discuss syllabi requirements at the start of each term with students
* Answer all student questions as they arise to ensure student understanding and completion of material
* Ensure students are aware of safety policies and monitor for correct procedures
* Maintain professionalism within the classroom and coach students on their professionalism
* Manage and resolve student issues in the classroom as necessary
* Manage all classroom activity including lecturing, student assistance, and lab instruction
* Ensure students are attending class and arriving on time, and resolve attendance issues as needed
* Record student attendance, grades, and all student interactions in student files and on database in a timely manner
* Collect all outside work from 25% of the students in a class to meet ACCSC requirements
* Attend weekly and annual trainings to maintain currency in the field and continual improvement of personal teaching strategies
* Work closely with the Program Supervisor to manage student issues that could potentially lead to low retention rates
* Advise students on issues affecting their education and provide guidance as needed
* Setup lab area for daily instructional activities including equipment setup
* Recognize need for and initiate student support plans, warning, and tutoring as needed
* Assist in the maintenance of quality equipment and tools for program use
* Ensure safety of clients and students on salon floor and resolve issues and/or report them to program supervisor as needed

**Secondary Duties:**

* Maintain industry-specific community relations in order to secure guest speakers and assist students in gaining employment
* Other duties as assigned

**Working Hours**

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 10:30 AM – 7:00

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Education: Successful completion of an educational Cosmetology or related program

Experience: 3+ years (minimum 4,000 hours) of experience in Cosmetology or related field

License(s)/Certification(s): Active Cosmetology-related license within the field(s) the position is required to teach

**Unsure, if you are qualified? Apply!**